Hebrews 7:12

New International Version

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:21

And I will select some of them also to be priests and Levites,” says the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61

Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your sisters, both those who are older than you and those who are younger. I will give them to you as daughters, but not on the basis of my covenant with you.

Hebrews 7:11

If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:13

He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar.

Hebrews 9:10

They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order.