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Yeshua, Our Kohen Gadol Forever

11 Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for based on it the people had been given the Torah[a]), what further need was there for a different kohen to arise—designated according to the order of Melchizedek, not according to the order of Aaron? 12 For whenever the priesthood is altered, out of necessity an alteration[b] of law also takes place. 13 For the one about whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 7:11 cf. Exod. 19:5-6; 20ff.
  2. Hebrews 7:12 Lit. transposition; Grk. metathesis.