Hebrews 7:13

For he of whom these things were spoken, was born of another tribe, of which no one ever ministered at the altar.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

12But as there is a change in the priesthood, so also is there a change in the law.

14For it is manifest that our Lord arose from Judah, from a tribe of which Moses said nothing concerning a priesthood.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:14For it is manifest that our Lord arose from Judah, from a tribe of which Moses said nothing concerning a 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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