Hebrews 7:14

for it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah; in reference to which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 he unto whom these things were spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no one ministers at the altar:

15And it is still more abundantly evident, if after the similitude of Melchizedek another priest rises,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:3And Judah begat Phares and Zara from Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

Luke 2:23as it was written in the law of the Lord; That every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;

John 20:13They say to her, Woman, why do you weep? She says to them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have placed 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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