Hebrews 7:12

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Majority Standard Bible

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 attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

13He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21“And I will select some of them as priests and Levites,” says the LORD.

Ezekiel 16:61Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your older and younger sisters. I will give them to you as daughters, but not because of My covenant with you.

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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