Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe of which Moses said nothing concerning the priesthood.

Montgomery New Testament

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

13He who is thus described belonged to another tribe, not one member of which has ever served at the altar.

15And this is yet more abundantly clear if, after the likeness of Melchisedek, there arises another Priest,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:3Judah (by Tamar), of Perez and Zerah; Perez, of Hezron; Hezron, of Ram;

Luke 2:23as it is written in the law of Moses, Every firstborn male shall be called holy to the Lord.

John 20:13They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She answered, "Because they have taken away my Master, and I do not know where they have laid 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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