Hebrews 7:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is of necessity an alteration of the law [concerning the priesthood] as well.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Common English Bible

When the order of the priest changes, there has to be a change in the Law as well.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For since the priesthood has been transferred, it is necessary that the law also be transferred.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.

Hebrews 7:12 Cross References

Isaiah 66:21

And of them also will I take for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD.

Ezekiel 16:61

Then shalt thou remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder sisters and thy younger: and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant.

Hebrews 7:11

Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:13

For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.

Hebrews 9:10

being only (with meats and drinks and divers washings) carnal ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation.