Hebrews 7:12

“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Hebrews 7:12

For the Priesthood being chaunged, there is made of necessitie a change also of the Law.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For when the priesthood is changed, of necessity there takes place a change of law also.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Because if the priests are changed, it is necessary to make a change in the law.
- Basic English Bible

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

For, the priesthood being changed, there takes place of necessity a change of law also.
- Darby Bible

For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
- English Revised Version

For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Hebrews 7:12

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 7:12


7:12 For - One of these cannot be changed without the other.



People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 7:12


Heb 7:12 For the priesthood being changed. The law as given "under the Levitical priesthood" (Heb 7:11), and was all grouped around the priesthood as its very center. There is made of necessity a change also of the law. Of course, if the priesthood was changed, the law of the old priesthood, the law of Moses, must go with it, and give place to a new law.

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