Hebrews 7:14 net — For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tri…

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"For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe."

— Hebrews 7:14, NET Bible

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Hebrews 7 — Context

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Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood– for on that basis the people received the law– what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

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For when the priesthood changes, a change in the law must come as well.

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Yet the one these things are spoken about belongs to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever officiated at the altar.

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For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

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And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

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who has become a priest not by a legal regulation about physical descent but by the power of an indestructible life.

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For here is the testimony about him:“You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 7:14 say?
Hebrews 7:14 in the NET Bible reads: “For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.”
Where is Hebrews 7:14 in the Bible?
Hebrews 7:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 7, verse 14.
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 7:14.
What translation should I read Hebrews 7:14 in?
Hebrews 7:14 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 7:14?
Hebrews 7:14 reads (NET): “For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.” 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.
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