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For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no man has given attendance at the altar.
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A New Tribe, A New Priesthood
Commentators unanimously highlight the central point: Jesus came from the tribe of Judah, not the priestly tribe of Levi. Under the Old Testament law, serving at the altar was exclusively for Levites. By establishing a priest from a different tribe, God demonstrated that the old Levitical system was being replaced by something entirely new and superior.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he of whom these things are spoken. The Lord Jesus, the Messiah, to whom they referred. The things spoken of here pertain to …
Belongeth to another tribe (φυλης ετερας μετεσχηκεν). See 2:14 for μετεχω, perfect active indicative here. A different (ετερας) tr…
19th Century
Anglican
In Hebrews 7:11, the other priest is spoken of as not connected with Aaron. Hebrews 7:12 is interposed to show the serious sign…
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Baptist
According to the belief of the Jewish people, the Messiah was to come from the tribe of Judah, yet none from the house of David or from the tribe o…
The change in the law is seen in that Jesus did not belong to the tribe recognized by the law as the priestly tribe. His tribe was “different,” whi…
16th Century
Protestant
For he of whom these things are spoken, or, said, etc. As the Apostle was speaking to those who confessed Jesus the Son …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he of whom these things are spoken In (Psalms 110:4) and in the type of him Melchizedek, in the prec…
The priesthood and law, by which perfection could not come, are abolished; a Priest has risen, and a dispensation is now established, by which true…
13th Century
Catholic
Having proved the preeminence of Melchizedek’s priesthood over the Levitical, the Apostle now concludes that Christ’s priesthood is more excellent …
