Hebrews 7:13

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Numbers 17:5

just as the Lord had directed him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no unauthorized person, no one who was not a descendant of Aaron, should draw near to offer incense before the Lord, lest he meet the fate of Korah and his faction.

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 7:12

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

Hebrews 7:14

It is clear that our Lord arose from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.