And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the Lord.
Hebrews 7:12 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 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. |
And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the Lord.
Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger: and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant.
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchiz´edek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.