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Hebrews 7

Hebrews 7:12

A Superior Priesthood · Hebrews 7:11–28
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Translations

Modern
For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
Traditional
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Literal
For the priesthood being changed, out of necessity a change of law also takes place.
Latin
Translato enim sacerdotio, necesse est ut et legis translatio fiat.

Original

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

Notes

Hebrews 7:12

According to the law given to Moses, the appointed priests were descendants of Aaron (Exodus 28:41–43; 29:9). The priesthood changed because Jesus is now the high priest. So, God changed the law about priests.

Hebrews 7:11–28

After explaining why Melchizedek is greater than the Levites (Hebrews 7:1–10), the author now argues that Jesus, our high priest like Melchizedek, is also greater than the Levitical priests of the old covenant.

Hebrews 7:1–28

Hebrews 7 expands on the idea from 5:1–10: Jesus is chosen as a high priest like Melchizedek.

Glossary

Aaron Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Melchizedek Priesthood Son of God Tithe, Tithing

Topics

Melchizedek: A Priest and Type of Christ Priest: Before Moses: Melchizedek Succession of Priests, Irregularity In The High Priest: Inferior to Christ in Being of the Order of Aaron Types of Christ: Melchizedek Types of the Saviour: Melchizedek