Hebrews 7:12

For if the Priesthood be changed, then of necessitie must there be a change of the Lawe.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 had bene by the Priesthoode of the Leuites (for vnder it the Lawe was established to the people) what needed it furthermore, that another Priest should rise after the order of Melchi-sedec, and not to be called after the order of Aaron?

13For hee of whome these things are spoken, perteineth vnto another tribe, whereof no man serued at the altar.

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Cross References

Isaiah 66:21And I will take of them for Priestes, and for Leuites, saith the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61Then thou shalt remember thy wayes, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receiue thy sisters, both thy elder and thy yonger, and I will giue them vnto thee for daughters, but not by thy couenat.

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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