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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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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:13
18th Century
Theologian
For he of whom these things are spoken. The Lord Jesus, the Messiah, to whom they referred. The things spoken of here pertain to …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:13
Belongeth to another tribe (φυλης ετερας μετεσχηκεν). See 2:14 for μετεχω, perfect active indicative here. A different (ετερας) tr…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:13
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:13
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:13
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…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:13
16th Century
Theologian
For he of whom these things are spoken, or, said, etc. As the Apostle was speaking to those who confessed Jesus the Son …
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:13
17th Century
Pastor
For he of whom these things are spoken
In (Psalms 110:4) and in the type of him Melchizedek, in the prec…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 7:11–25
17th Century
Minister
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…