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Hebrews 7:10-15 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

10. for he was still within his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.

11. If then, perfection came through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law ), what further need was there for another priest to appear, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

12. For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must be a change of law as well.

13. For the One these things are spoken about belonged to a different tribe. No one from it has served at the altar.

14. Now it is evident that our Lord came from Judah, and Moses said nothing about that tribe concerning priests.

15. And this becomes clearer if another priest like Melchizedek appears,

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