Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah, as to which tribe Moses spake nothing about the priesthood.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

13Now He, of whom these things are said, is of another tribe, of which none ever attended at the altar..

15And it is yet more abundantly evident, that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:3and Judah had Phares and Zara by Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom,

Luke 2:23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, That every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:) and to offer a sacrifice,

John 20:13And they said to her, Woman, why dost thou weep? 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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