Hebrews 7:13

And he of whom all this is said belonged to quite a different tribe, no member of which has ever served at the altar.

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In The King James Version

For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

In Context

12With the change of the priesthood a change of the Law became a necessity.

14For it is plain that our Lord had sprung from the tribe of Judah, though of that tribe Moses said nothing about their being priests.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:14For it is plain that our Lord had sprung from the tribe of Judah, though of that tribe Moses said nothing about their being priests.

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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