King James Version
Hebrews 7:13 in the King James Version says “For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.”
Hebrews 7:13 · KJV
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
KJV Study — Public Domain
“he of”
G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“are spoken”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“pertaineth”
G3348to share or participate; by implication, belong to, eat (or drink)
“of”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“gave attendance”
G4337(figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e., pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
“at the altar”
G2379a place of sacrifice, i.e., an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative)
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