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


In Context

9 And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;

10 for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.

11 Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?

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

13 For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.

14 For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

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.