Hebrews 7:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:21

And I will also take some of them as priests and as Levites, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 16:61

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

Hebrews 7:11

Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood—for the people received the law under this priesthood—what further need would there have been to speak of another priest arising according to the order of Melchizedek rather than one according to the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:13

Now the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

Hebrews 9:10

but deal only with food and drink and various baptisms, regulations for the body imposed until the time comes to set things right.