Hebrews 7:11-12

Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek

7:11 So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis ¹  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? 7:12 For when the priesthood changes, a change in the law must come ²  as well.

Hebrews 7:18-19

7:18 On the one hand a former command is set aside ³  because it is weak and useless, ⁴  7:19 for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

[7:11]  ¹ tn Grk “based on it.”

[7:12]  ² tn Grk “of necessity a change in the law comes to pass.”

[7:18]  ³ tn Grk “the setting aside of a former command comes to pass.”

[7:18]  ⁴ tn Grk “because of its weakness and uselessness.”