Hebrews 7:13

Now he of whom these things are spoken belongs to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

Text-Critical English NT

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

12For when the priesthood is changed, the law must also be changed.

14For it is clear that our Lord arose from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priesthood.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:14For it is clear that our Lord arose from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priesthood.

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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