Hebrews 7:13

For he to whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, in which no man approached the altar.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

In Context

12For the priesthood being transferred, there is of necessity an abrogation of the law also.

14For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah; to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning the priesthood;

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:14For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah; to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning the priesthood;

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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