Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.

Revised Version 1895

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 are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.

15And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest,

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Cross References

Genesis 49:10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, Until Shiloh come; And unto him shall the obedience of the peoples be.

Ruth 4:18Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez begat Hezron;

Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute judgment and justice in the land.

Matthew 1:3and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram;

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

John 20:13And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto 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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