Hebrews 7:12
“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For he of whom these things are spoken,.... In Psa 110:4 and in the type of him Melchizedek, in the preceding verses;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For the priesthood being changed - According to the prediction in Ps. cx., that it would be. When that occurs, the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The priesthood being changed - That is, The order of Aaron being now abrogated, to make way for that which had preceded…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 7:11-28
Observe the necessity there was of raising up another priest, after the order of Melchisedec and not after the order of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
being changed He here uses the comparatively mild and delicate term "being transferred" When he has prepared the mind of…
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