Hebrews 7:13 - Revised Standard Version CI For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the One of Whom these things are said belonged [not to the priestly line but] to another tribe, no member of which has officiated at the altar. American Standard Version (1901) For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar. Common English Bible The person we are talking about belongs to another tribe, and no one ever served at the altar from that tribe. Catholic Public Domain Version For he about whom these things have been spoken is from another tribe, in which no one attends before the altar. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he, of whom these things are spoken, is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar. |
to be a reminder to the people of Israel, so that no one who is not a priest, who is not of the descendants of Aaron, should draw near to burn incense before the Lord, lest he become as Korah and as his company—as the Lord said to Eleazar through Moses.
And the rod of the man whom I choose shall sprout; thus I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the people of Israel, which they murmur against you.”
Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?
For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well.
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.