Hebrews 7:13

For he of whom these things are spoken pertains to a different tribe, of which no one has given attendance at the altar.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

12For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there comes also a change of law.

14For it is evident that our Lord has arisen out of Judah; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:14For it is evident that our Lord has arisen out of Judah; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

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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