Hebrews 7:13

For he of whom these things are said, belongs to another tribe, from which no one attended upon the altar.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

In Context

12It is evident that, when the priest hood is changed, there is of necessity a change also of the law.

14For it is very clear that our Lord sprung from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:14For it is very clear that our Lord sprung from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

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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