Hebrews 7
1 For this Malki-Zedek is king of Sholim, the priest of Aloha the Most High. And he (it was who) met Abraham when he returned from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him.
Ilikuwa hivi Melkizedeki, mfalme wa Salemu, Kuhani wa Mungu aliye juu, aliyekutana na Abrahamu akirudi kutoka kuwaua wafalme na akambariki.
2 And to him Abraham separated the tenth from every thing which he had with him. Now his name, being expounded, (is, ) the King of Righteousness; and again, MalekSholem, which is, King of peace:
Abrahamu alimpa moja ya kumi ya kila kitu alichokuwa amekiteka. Jina lake “Melkizedeki “maana yake” mfalme wa haki” na pia “mflame wa Salemu” ambayo ni “mfalme wa amani.”
3 whose father and mother were not written in the genealogies; neither the beginning of his days, nor the conclusion of his life; but in the likeness (of that) of THE SON OF ALOHA standeth his priesthood for ever.
Hana baba, hana mama, hana wazazi, hana mwanzo wa siku wala mwisho wa maisha yake. Badala yake, anabakia kuhani milele, kama mwana wa Mungu.
4 But see how great this (person was, ) that Abraham, head of the fathers, gave to him the tenths and the choicest things.
Sasa fikiria jinsi huyu mtu alivyokuwa mkuu. Mzazi wetu Abrahamu alimpa moja ya kumi ya vitu vizuri alivyovichukua vitani.
5 For they of the sons of Levi who have received the priesthood, have a commandment of the law to receive tenths from the people, they from their brethren, they also from the loins of Abraham having sprung.
Na hakika, ukoo wa Walawi waliopokea ofisi za kikuhani walikuwa na amri kutoka kwenye sheria kukusanya moja ya kumi kutoka kwa watu, ambayo ni, kutoka kwa Wairaeli wenzao, pamoja na kwamba wao, pia, ni ukoo kutoka kwa Abrahamu.
6 But he who is not written in their genealogies took tithes from ABRAHAM, and blessed him who had received the promise.
Lakini Melkizedeki, ambaye hakuwa wa ukoo kutoka kwa Walawi, alipokea moja ya kumi kutoka kwa Abrahamu, na akambariki, yeye aliyekuwa na ahadi.
7 But, without controversy, he who is less is blessed by one who is Greater than himself.
Hapo haikataliwi kwamba mtu mdogo hubarikiwa na mkubwa.
8 And here the sons of men who die receive the tithes; but there he concerning whom the scripture testifieth that he liveth.
Kwa jambo hili mtu apokeaye moja ya kumi atakufa siku moja, lakini kwa jambo jingine mmoja aliyepokea moja ya kumi kwa Abrahamu ikaelezwa kama anayeishi.
9 And as one may say, by the hand of Abraham, even Levi, he who taketh tithes, himself also is tithed.
Na kwa namna ya kuzungumza, Lawi aliyepokea moja ya kumi, pia alilipa moja ya kumi kwa Abrahamu,
10 For he was yet in the loins of his father when he met Malki-Zedek.
kwa sababu Lawi alikuwa katika viuno vya baba yake Abrahamu wakati Melkizedeki alipokutana na Abrahamu.
11 If, therefore, Perfection were to be through the priesthood of the Levoyee, by which the law has been put upon the people, why was there another Priest required, who should arise in the resemblance of Malki-Zedek? For he had said, In the likeness of Aharun he shall be.
Sasa kama ukamilifu uliwezekana kupitia ukuhani wa Lawi, (hivyo chini yake watu hupokea sheria), kulikuwa na hitaji gani zaidi kwa kuhani mwingine kuinuka baada ya mfumo wa Melkizedeki, na siyo kuitwa baada ya mpangilio wa Haruni?
12 But as a change hath been made in the priesthood, so is there also a change made in the law.
Kwa hiyo ukuhani ukibadilika, hapana budi sheria nayo kubadilika.
13 For he concerning whom these things are said was born from another tribe, from which no man hath ministered at the altar.
Kwa mmoja ambaye mambo haya yalisemwa kuhusu kabila jingine, kutoka kwake hakuna aliyehudumu madhabahuni.
14 For it is manifest that from Jihuda arose our Lord, from the tribe of whom Musha hath said nothing concerning priesthood.
Sasa ni wazi kwamba Bwana wetu alitoka katika Yuda, kabila ambalo Musa hakutaja kuhusu makuhani.
15 And again: it is more fully known by that which hath said, In the likeness of MalkiZedek ariseth another Priest;
Na haya tusemayo ni wazi hasa ikiwa kuhani mwingine atatokea kwa mfano wa Melkizedeki.
16 who was made not by the law of bodily commandments, but in the power of a life which is indissoluble.
Kuhani huyu mpya siyo mmoja ambaye amekuwa kuhani juu ya msingi wa sheria zinazohusiana na uzao wa mtu, lakini katika msingi wa nguvu ya maisha yasiyoweza kuharibika.
17 For he testifieth concerning him, Thou art a Priest for evermore according to the likeness of Malki-Zedek. (aiōn g165)
Hivyo maandiko yanashuhudia kuhusu yeye: “Wewe ni kuhani milele baada ya mfumo wa Melkizedeki.” (aiōn g165)
18 But the change which was made in the first institution was on account of its powerlessness, and because profit was not in it.
Kwa kuwa amri iliyotangulia iliwekwa pembeni kwa sababu ilikuwa dhaifu na haifai.
19 For the law perfected nothing: but instead of it a hope has entered which is more excellent, (and) by which we are brought nigh unto Aloha.
Hivyo sheria haikufanya chochote kikamilifu. Isipokuwa, kulikuwa na ujasiri mzuri kwa hayo tunamsogelea Mungu.
20 And he hath confirmed it unto us in an oath.
Na Ujasiri huu mzuri haukutokea pasipo kuzungumzia kiapo, kwa hili makuhani wengine hawakuchukua kiapo chochote.
21 For they were made priests without an oath; but this with an oath: as he said unto him by the hand of David, The Lord hath sworn and will not lie, that thou art the Priest for ever in the likeness of Malki-Zedek. (aiōn g165)
Lakini Mungu alichukua kiapo wakati aliposema kuhusu Yesu, “Bwana ameapa na hatabadilisha mawazo yake.' wewe ni kuhani milele.” (aiōn g165)
22 In all this more excellent is the covenant of (which) Jeshu is the sponsor.
Kwa hili Yesu pia amekuja kuwa dhamana ya agano bora.
23 There were (moreover) many priests, because they were dying, and were not permitted to remain.
Kwa hakika, kifo huzuia makuhani kuhudumu milele. Hii ni kwa sababu walikuwapo makuhani wengi, mmoja baada ya mwingine.
Lakini kwa sababu Yesu anaishi milele, ukuhani wake haubadiliki. (aiōn g165)
25 And he is able to save for eternity them who approach by him unto Aloha; for he liveth through all time, and offereth up prayers on their behalf.
Kwa hiyo yeye pia anaweza kwa ukamilifu kukamilisha kuwaokoa wanaomkaribia Mungu kupitia kwake, kwa kuwa yeye anaishi daima kwa kuomba kwa ajili yao.
26 For such an High Priest as this was adequate for us; pure, and without evil, and without spot; who was separate from sins, and exalted higher than heaven.
Kwa hiyo kuhani mkuu wa namna hii anastahili kwetu. Asiye na dhambi, hatia, msafi, aliyetengwa kutoka kwa wenye dhambi, na amekuwa juu kuliko mbingu.
27 With him there was no necessity daily, like the chief of the priests, that first for his own sins he should offer sacrifices, and then on behalf of the people: for this he did once when in himself he offered.
Yeye hakuwa na uhitaji, mfano wa makuhani wakuu, kutoa dhabihu kila siku, kwanza kwa dhambi yake mwenyewe, na baadaye kwa dhambi za watu. Alifanya hivi mara moja kwa wote, alipojitoa yeye mwenyewe.
28 For the law constituted infirm men priests; but the word of the oath, which was subsequent to the law, (hath constituted) THE SON perfect for evermore. (aiōn g165)
Kwa sheria huwateua watu dhaifu kuwa makuhani wakuu, lakini neno la kiapo, lililokuja baada ya sheria, alimteua Mwana, aliyefanywa kuwa mkamilifu milele. (aiōn g165)
