Hebrews 7:12

If the priesthood is changed, then the law needs to be changed too.

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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 perfection could have been achieved through the priesthood of Levi (for that's how the law was received), what was the need for another priest to come following the order of Melchizedek, and not following the order of Aaron?

13The one we're talking about comes from a different tribe, a tribe that has never provided priests to serve at the altar.

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21I will choose some of them as priests and Levites, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61Then you will remember the way you are meant to live and be ashamed when you meet your older and younger sisters when they return to you. I will give them to you as daughters, even though this was not part of our original agreement.

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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