Hebrews 7:13

He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

Berean Standard Bible

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 when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

14For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

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Cross References

Numbers 16:40just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.

2 Chronicles 26:16But when Uzziah grew powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.

Hebrews 7:14For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about 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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