V. 23-24.— And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death. But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. The priesthood of the house of Aaron comprehended many individuals, because they were mortal, which implied the temporary nature of the Sinai covenant, to which they were attached, and of which they were the sureties.But this man, because, according to the oath, he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood, which, in like manner, implies the stability of the covenant of which He is the Surety.