Hebrews 7:12

But as a change hath been made in the priesthood, so is there also a change made in the law.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

In Context

11If, therefore, Perfection were to be through the priesthood of the Levoyee, by which the law has been put upon the people, why was there another Priest required, who should arise in the resemblance of Malki-Zedek? For he had said, In the likeness of Aharun he shall be.

13For he concerning whom these things are said was born from another tribe, from which no man hath ministered at the altar.

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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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