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Hebrews 7:12

The law

10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

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?

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 our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

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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 come, saith the LORD, that 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 also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD.

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  • Acts 6:13–14

    And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

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  • Ezekiel 16:61

    Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger: and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant.

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