Hebrews 7:14

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

15And moreover this is further manifest, from his saying that another priest will stand up, after the likeness of Melchisedec,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:3Judah begat Pharez and Zara of Tamar: Pharez begat Hezron: Hezron begat Ram:

Luke 2:23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, that every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:)

John 20:13And they said to her: Woman, why weepest thou? She said to them: Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not 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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