Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

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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 spoken pertains to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the embodiment of Melchisedec there arises another priest,

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Cross References

Genesis 49:10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Ruth 4:18Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez brings forth Hezron,

Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Matthew 1:3And Judas brings forth Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares brings forth Esrom; and Esrom brings forth Aram;

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

John 20:13And they say unto her, Woman, why weep you? She says 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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