Hebrews 7:12

For if the priesthood is changed, there takes place of necessity a change of the law.

Noyes Bible

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 perfection had been by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people hath received the Law,) what further need was there that a different priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called alter the order of Aaron?

13For he of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, of which no one hath given attendance at the altar;

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21And of them will I also take For priests and for Levites, saith Jehovah.

Ezekiel 16:61Then shalt thou remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger, and I shall give them to thee for daughters, but not by thy observance of thy 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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