Hebrews 7:12

New American Bible - revised edition

When there is a change of priesthood, there is necessarily a change of law as well.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:21

Some of these I will take as priests and Levites, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61

Then you shall remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your sisters, those older and younger than you; I give them to you as daughters, but not by reason of your covenant.

Hebrews 7:11

If, then, perfection came through the levitical priesthood, on the basis of which the people received the law, what need would there still have been for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not reckoned according to the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:13

Now he of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, of which no member ever officiated at the altar.

Hebrews 9:10

but only in matters of food and drink and various ritual washings: regulations concerning the flesh, imposed until the time of the new order. Sacrifice of Jesus.