Hebrews 7:12

Because if the priests are changed, it is necessary to make a change in the law.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

In Context

11Now if it was possible for things to be made complete through the priests of the house of Levi (for the law was given to the people in connection with them), what need was there for another priest who was of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?

13For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar.

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21And they will be building houses and living in them; planting vine-gardens and getting the fruit of them.

Ezekiel 16:61Then at the memory of your ways you will be overcome with shame, when I take your sisters, the older and the younger, and give them to you for daughters, but not by your agreement.

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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