Hebrews 7:13

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

Key Reflection

In Hebrews 7:13, the author addresses the significant shift from the Levitical priesthood to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The original Jewish audience would have understood that the Law of Moses, which included detailed priestly regulations and sacrifices, was now superseded by a new covenant and a new order of priesthood as prophesied in Psalm 110:4. This change necessitated alterations in the legal framework governing worship and faith, highlighting the transition to a more spiritual and less ritualistic form of religious practice under Christ's leadership.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. For he of whom these things are spoken. The Lord Jesus, the Messiah, to whom they had reference. The things here spoken of pertain to his office as priest; his being of the order of Melchizedek. The apostle here assumes it as a point concerning which there could be no dispute, that these things referred to the Lord Jesus. Those whom he addressed would not be disposed to call this in question, and his argument had conducted him to this conclusion. Pertaineth to another tribe. To the tribe of Judah, Heb 7:14. Of which no man gave attendance at the altar. The priestly office pertained only to the tribe of Levi.

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