Hebrews 7:14

for [it is] evident that out of Judah has arisen our Lord, in regard to which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

Literal Standard Version

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 in another tribe has had part, of whom no one gave attendance at the altar,

15And it is yet more abundantly most evident, if according to the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,

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Cross References

Genesis 49:10The scepter does not turn aside from Judah, || And a lawgiver from between his feet, || Until his Seed comes; And His [is] the obedience of peoples.

Ruth 4:18And these are generations of Perez: Perez begot Hezron,

Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, days are coming,” || A declaration of YHWH, || “And I have raised a righteous shoot to David, || And a king has reigned and acted wisely, || And done judgment and righteousness in the earth.

Matthew 1:3and Judah begot Perez and Zerah of Tamar, and Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram,

Luke 2:23as it has been written in the Law of the LORD: “Every male opening a womb will be called holy to the LORD,”

John 20:13And they say to her, “Woman, why do you weep?” She says to them, “Because they took away my Lord, and I have not known where they laid 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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