Hebrews 7:12

For, the priesthood being changed, there takes place of necessity a change of law also.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11If indeed then perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, for the people had their law given to them in connexion with *it*, what need [was there] still that a different priest should arise according to the order of Melchisedec, and not be named after the order of Aaron?

13For he, of whom these things are said, belongs to a different tribe, of which no one has [ever] been attached to the service of the altar.

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21And I will also take of them for priests [and] for Levites, saith Jehovah.

Ezekiel 16:61And thou shalt remember thy ways, and be confounded, when thou shalt receive thy sisters who are older than thou, together with those who are younger than thou; for I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by virtue of thy 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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