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


In Context

9 And (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes, paid tithes in Abraham:

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

11 If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech, and not be called according to the order of Aaron?

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

13 For he, of whom these things are spoken, is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar.

14 For it is evident that our Lord sprung out of Juda: in which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

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.