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Hebrews 7:12

The law

10 For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.

11 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
KJV
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
WEB
For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
ASV
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
DARBY
For, the priesthood being changed, there takes place of necessity a change of law also.
BLB
For the priesthood being changed, out of necessity a change of law also takes place.
ÅB
Omskiftes prestedømmet, da går jo nødvendigvis også en omskiftelse av loven for seg;
OTB
For når prestedømmet blir endret, må det også være en endring av loven.
B1930
Omskiftes prestedømmet, da går jo nødvendigvis også en omskiftelse av loven for sig;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Jeremiah 31:31–34

    Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.

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  • Isaiah 66:21

    “And I will select some of them as priests and Levites,” says the LORD.

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  • Acts 6:13–14

    where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

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  • Ezekiel 16:61

    Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your older and younger sisters. I will give them to you as daughters, but not because of My covenant with you.

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