12For, the priesthood being changed, there takes place of necessity a change of law also.


In Context

9 and, so to speak, through Abraham, Levi also, who received tithes, has been made to pay tithes.

10 For he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchisedec met him.

11 If indeed then perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, for the people had their law given to them in connexion with it, what need was there still that a different priest should arise according to the order of Melchisedec, and not be named after the order of Aaron?

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

13 For he, of whom these things are said, belongs to a different tribe, of which no one has ever been attached to the service of the altar.

14 For it is clear that our Lord has sprung out of Juda, as to which tribe Moses spake nothing as to priests.

Hebrews 7:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12for the priesthood being changed, of necessity also, of the law a change doth come,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.