Hebrews 7:13

New English Translation

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.

Cross References

Numbers 16:40

It was a memorial for the Israelites, that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to burn incense before the Lord, that he might not become like Korah and his company – just as the Lord had spoken by the authority of Moses.

Numbers 17:5

And the staff of the man whom I choose will blossom; so I will rid myself of the complaints of the Israelites, which they murmur against 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 7:12

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

Hebrews 7:14

For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.