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Berean Standard Bible

“For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.”

Hebrews 7:12

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Study note

The author argues that the Levitical priesthood could not bring perfection, which is why another priest in the order of Melchizedek was promised. A new priesthood means more than a change of personnel.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.

King James Version (KJV)

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the priesthood being changed, of necessity also, of the law a change does come,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pues mudado el sacerdocio, necesario es que se haga también mudanza de la ley.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ya que se cambió el tipo de sacerdote, Dios tenía que transformar la ley.

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