just as Adonai had spoken to him by Moses’ hand, so that it would be as a reminder to Bnei-Yisrael that no one who was not a descendant of Aaron should burn incense before Adonai, and so no one would become like Korah and his following.
Hebrews 7:13 - Tree of Life Version For the one about whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the One of Whom these things are said belonged [not to the priestly line but] to another tribe, no member of which has officiated at the altar. American Standard Version (1901) For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar. Common English Bible The person we are talking about belongs to another tribe, and no one ever served at the altar from that tribe. Catholic Public Domain Version For he about whom these things have been spoken is from another tribe, in which no one attends before the altar. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he, of whom these things are spoken, is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar. |
just as Adonai had spoken to him by Moses’ hand, so that it would be as a reminder to Bnei-Yisrael that no one who was not a descendant of Aaron should burn incense before Adonai, and so no one would become like Korah and his following.
It will come about that the staff of the man I choose will sprout. I will then rid Myself of the grumblings of Bnei-Yisrael, who are grumbling against you.”
Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for based on it the people had been given the Torah), what further need was there for a different kohen to arise—designated according to the order of Melechizedek , not according to the order of Aaron?
For whenever the priesthood is altered, out of necessity an alteration of law also takes place.
For it is clear that our Lord has sprung forth from Judah—concerning this tribe, Moses said nothing about kohanim.