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Hebrews 7:12

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 12 For since the priesthood is being changed, it becomes necessary to change the Law as well.+

Hebrews 7:12

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 12 μετατιθεμένης Of (one) being changed γὰρ for τῆς of the ἱερωσύνης priesthood ἐξ out of ἀνάγκης necessity καὶ and νόμου of law μετάθεσις transference γίνεται. is occurring.

Hebrews 7:12

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 12 For since the priesthood is being changed,+ there comes to be of necessity a change also of the law.+

Hebrews 7:12

The Bible in Living English
- 12 for when the priesthood is shifted there necessarily comes a shift of law too.

Hebrews 7:12

American Standard Version
- 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Hebrews 7:12

The Emphasized Bible
- 12 For seeing there is to be a change of the priesthood Of necessity of law too a change cometh.

Hebrews 7:12

King James Version
- 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Hebrews Study Notes—Chapter 7

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 7:12
  
  the priesthood is being changed: Jehovah had sworn an oath to appoint the Messiah as a king-priest in the manner of Melchizedek. (Ps 110:2, 4; Heb 7:11) This oath indicated that the Levitical priesthood would be changed; in fact, it would be replaced. Jesus, who was a descendant of Judah, could not qualify to serve as high priest under the Mosaic Law, for it stipulated that priests come from the tribe of Levi. (Mt 2:6; Re 5:5; see study note on Heb 7:14.) However, because Jesus—like Melchizedek—was appointed directly by God, he could serve as both king and priest.—Heb 7:15, 21 and study note.