Hebrews 7:12

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

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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 were possible through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the manner of Melchizedek, and not be considered to be after the manner of Aaron?

13For the one about whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21Some of these I will even choose as priests and Levites—says Yahweh. 1

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