Hebrews 7:14

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

In Context

13For he of whom these things are spoken pertains to a different tribe, of which no one has given attendance at the altar.

15And it is yet more abundantly manifest, if after the similitude of Melchizedek there arises a different priest,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:3and Judah begot Pharez and Zarah, of Tamar; and Pharez begot Hezron; and Hezron begot Ram;

Luke 2:23(as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

John 20:13And they say to her: Woman, why weepest thou? She says to them: Because they took away my Lord, and I know not where they laid him.

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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