I will also take some of them as priests and Levites,’ says the Lord.
Hebrews 7:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must be a change of law as well. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is of necessity an alteration of the law [concerning the priesthood] as well. American Standard Version (1901) For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. Common English Bible When the order of the priest changes, there has to be a change in the Law as well. Catholic Public Domain Version For since the priesthood has been transferred, it is necessary that the law also be transferred. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law. |
I will also take some of them as priests and Levites,’ says the Lord.
Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your elder and younger sisters. I will give them to you as daughters, but not because of your covenant.
Now if perfection came through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the law ), what further need was there for another priest to appear, said to be according to the order of Melchizedek and not according to the order of Aaron?
For the one these things are spoken about belonged to a different tribe. No one from it has served at the altar.
They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of the new order.