Hebrews 7:14
It's clear that our Lord is a descendant of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests coming from this tribe.
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15What makes it even clearer is when another priest appears who is similar to Melchizedek,
Cross References
Genesis 49:10Judah will always hold the scepter, and the staff of authority will always be at his feet until Shiloh comes; the nations will obey him.
Ruth 4:18This is the family line of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron.
Jeremiah 23:5Look, the time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will choose a descendant of David who does what is right. As king he will rule with wisdom and do what is just and right throughout the country.
Matthew 1:3and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah (their mother was Tamar); and Perez the father of Hezron; and Hezron the father of Ram;
Luke 2:23as the law of the Lord states, “Every firstborn son must be dedicated to the Lord.”
John 20:13“Why are you crying?” they asked her. She answered, “Because they've taken my Lord away, and I don't know where they've 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 →