Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord arose out of Judah, regarding which tribe Moses spoke nothing about the priesthood.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

In Context

13For he of whom these things are spoken pertains to another tribe, from which no man has attended to the altar.

15And it is still far more evident, if according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest,

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Cross References

Genesis 49:10The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until Shiloh come, and to him shall the obedience of the peoples be.

Ruth 4:18Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez begot Hezron,

Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days come, says LORD, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

Matthew 1:3and Judah begot Perez and Zerah from Tamar, and Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram,

Luke 2:23(just as it is written in a law of Lord that every male that opens a womb will be called holy to the Lord),

John 20:13And those men say to her, Woman, why weep thou? She says to them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28

Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →

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