Hebrews 7:12
“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
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.
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
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Cross-References
“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.”
“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:”
“And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the Lord.”
“And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:”