Hebrews 7:13

For he of whom these things are spoken is from another tribe, from which no man ever served at the altar.

Revised King James 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 when the priesthood is changed, there is, of necessity, also a change in the law.

14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah; and of this tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah; and of this tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

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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