Hebrews 7:12

For the priesthood being changed, of necessity also, a change comes of the Law,

Literal 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

11If indeed, then, perfection were through the Levitical priesthood—for the people under it had received law—what further need, according to the order of Melchizedek, for another priest to arise, and not to be called according to the order of Aaron?

13for He of whom these things are said in another tribe has had part, of whom no one gave attendance at the altar,

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21And I also take of them for priests, || For Levites,” said YHWH.

Ezekiel 16:61And you have remembered your ways, || And you have been ashamed, || In your receiving your sisters—Your older with your younger, || And I have given them to you for daughters, || And not by your 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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