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Hebrews 7:11-12 KJV
Hebrews · chapter 7 · verses 11–12 · King James Version
11If 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? 12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.Hebrews 7:11-12 · King James Version
Hebrews 7:11-12 in context
9And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
11If 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?
12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
13For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
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Key words (Strong's)
- perfectionteleiōsisa completing, a perfecting, fulfilment, accomplishment, the event which verifies the…G5050 →
- priesthoodhierōsynēpriesthood, the priestly officeG2420 →
- LeviticalleuitikosLevitical, pertaining to the LevitesG3020 →
- necessityanagkēnecessity, imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one s…G318 →
- furtheretiyet, still, of time, of a thing which went on formerly, whereas now a different state of…G2089 →
- changedmetatithēmito transpose , to transfer, to change, to transfer one's self or suffer one's self to be…G3346 →
- peoplelaosa people, people group, tribe, nation, all those who are of the same stock and language…G2992 →
- priesthiereusa priest, one who offers sacrifices and in general in busied with sacred rites, referring…G2409 →
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