Hebrews 7:23

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} they{G1526} truly{G3303} were{G1526}{(G5748)}{G1096}{(G5756)} many{G4119} priests{G2409}, because they were not suffered{G2967}{(G5745)} to continue{G3887}{(G5721)} by reason of{G1223} death{G2288}:
Strong's King James
(23) The greater number surely have become priests because of death preventing them continuing.
The F.O.G*
[23] Under the old system, there were many priests because death prevented them from continuing in office.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining;
Young's Literal Translation

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