Hebrews 7:12

For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech, and not be called according to the order of Aaron?

13For he, of whom these things are spoken, is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar.

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Cross References

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

Ezekiel 16:61And thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed: when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thy elder and thy younger: and I will give them to thee for daughters, but not by 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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