Hebrews 7:12

For since the priesthood has been transferred, it is necessary that the law also be transferred.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

11Therefore, if consummation had occurred through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), then what further need would there be for another Priest to rise up according to the order of Melchizedek, one who was not called according to the order of Aaron?

13For he about whom these things have been spoken is from another tribe, in which no one attends before the altar.

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21And I will take from them to be priests and Levites, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61And you shall remember your ways and be confounded, when you will have received your sisters, your elder with your younger. And I will give them to you as daughters, but not by your covenant.

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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