Hebrews 7:14

Now clearly, it is from Judah that our Lord was born, a tribe that Moses never mentioned concerning 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

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

15What we say is clearer yet if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:10The scepter will not depart from Judah, 1 nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, 1 until Shiloh comes. The nations will obey him. 1

Ruth 4:18Now these were the descendants of Perez: Perez became the father of Hezron,

Jeremiah 23:5See, the days are coming—this is Yahweh's declaration—when I will raise up for David a righteous branch. 1 He will reign as king; he will act wisely and cause justice and righteousness in the land. 1

Matthew 1:3Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 2:23As it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb will be set apart to the Lord.”

John 20:13They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they took away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put 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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