Hebrews 7:14

For 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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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

13And he of whom all this is said belonged to quite a different tribe, no member of which has ever served at the altar.

15All this becomes even yet plainer when we remember that a new priest has appeared, resembling Melchizedek,

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Cross References

Genesis 49:10The sceptre will not pass from Judah, nor the royal staff from between his feet, and to him is due the obedience of the people.

Ruth 4:18This is the genealogy of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,

Matthew 1:3Judah of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez of Hezron, Hezron of Aram,

Luke 2:23in compliance with the Law of the Lord that every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord,

John 20:13“Why are you weeping?” asked the angels. “They have taken my Master away,” she answered, “and I do not know where they have 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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