Hebrews 7:13

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

Literal

For he of whom these things are said belonged to another tribe, from which no one has attended at the altar.

Latin

In quo enim hæc dicuntur, de alia tribu est, de qua nullus altari præsto fuit.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Hebrews 7:13–14

belonged to a different tribe: Under the old covenant, priests came from the tribe of Levi, but Jesus was from the tribe of Judah.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Melchizedek The Cities of Refuge The Superiority of the Son

Related verses

Hebrews 7:11
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?
Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.
2 Chronicles 26:16–21
But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.
Numbers 17:5
The staff belonging to the man I choose will sprout, and I will rid Myself of the constant grumbling of the Israelites against you.”
Numbers 16:40
…just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.

Glossary

Aaron Altar 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

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