Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord arose out of Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

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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 said belongs to a different tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.

15And it all becomes clearer still if a different kind of priest, in the likeness of Melchizedek, appears,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:3then Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, then Perez begot Hezron, then Hezron begot Ram;

Luke 2:23(just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens a womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),

John 20:13And they say to her, “Woman, why are you crying?” She says to them, “Because they removed my Lord, and I don't know where they put 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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