Hebrews 7:12

Bible in Basic English 1965

Because if the priests are changed, it is necessary to make a change in the law.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:21

And some of them will I take for priests and Levites, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61

Then at the memory of your ways you will be overcome with shame, when I take your sisters, the older and the younger, and give them to you for daughters, but not by your agreement.

Hebrews 7:11

Now if it was possible for things to be made complete through the priests of the house of Levi for the law was given to the people in connection with them, what need was there for another priest who was of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:13

For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar.

Hebrews 9:10

Because they are only rules of the flesh, of meats and drinks and washings, which have their place till the time comes when things will be put right.