Hebrews 7:12

New English Translation

For when the priesthood changes, a change in the law must come as well.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:21

And I will choose some of them as priests and Levites,” says the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61

Then you will remember your conduct, and be ashamed when you receive your older and younger sisters. I will give them to you as daughters, but not on account of my covenant with you.

Hebrews 7:11

So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Hebrews 7:13

Yet the one these things are spoken about belongs to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever officiated at the altar.

Hebrews 9:10

They served only for matters of food and drink and various washings; they are external regulations imposed until the new order came.