Hebrews 7:12

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

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need [was there] that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?

13For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.

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Cross References

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

Ezekiel 16:61Then shalt thou remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder [sisters] and thy younger; and I will give them unto 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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