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ἀπαράβατος
aparabatos
G0531
G:A Greek

permanent

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Aparabatos describes a priesthood presented as continuing permanently because its holder remains forever.

The single attested use describes a priesthood as permanent in connection with the holder's remaining forever in Hebrews 7:24.

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  1. Permanent priesthood · dominant

    In Hebrews 7:24, the accusative singular feminine form occurs in the clause about his holding the priesthood because he remains forever; the APB renders the verse, “But because he remains forever, he holds the priesthood permanently.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 7:24, the APB presents the clause with “permanently” in connection with his holding the priesthood. This identifies the verse-level presentation rather than a precise token-for-token rendering.

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