Hebrews 7:13 bbe — For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar.

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"For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar."

— Hebrews 7:13, Bible in Basic English

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“For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar. ”
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“For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.”
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Hebrews 7 — Context

Because he was still in his father's body when Melchizedek came to him.

Now if it was possible for things to be made complete through the priests of the house of Levi (for the law was given to the people in connection with them), what need was there for another priest who was of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?

Because if the priests are changed, it is necessary to make a change in the law.

For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar.

Because it is clear that our Lord comes out of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests from that tribe.

And this is even more clear if a second priest has come up who is like Melchizedek,

That is to say, not made by a law based on the flesh, but by the power of a life without end:

Hebrews 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 7:13 say?

Hebrews 7:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar.”

Where is Hebrews 7:13 in the Bible?

Hebrews 7:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 7, verse 13.

Who wrote Hebrews?

Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.

What is the book of Hebrews about?

Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.

What are the major themes of Hebrews?

Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 7:13.

What translation should I read Hebrews 7:13 in?

Hebrews 7:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Hebrews 7:13?

Hebrews 7:13 reads (BBE): “For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Hebrews 7:13 bbe — For he of whom these things are said comes of another tribe, of which no man has ever made offerings at the altar.

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