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Hebrews 7:14

Hebrews 7:14
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And it is yet far more evident,.... From a fact which cannot be denied;

for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest; or another has risen, even Jesus the son of David,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah - It is well known: it cannot be a matter of dispute. About the fact that the Lord Jesus was of the tribe of Judah, there could be no doubt; compare…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For it is evident - As the apostle speaks here with so much confidence, it follows that our Lord's descent from the tribe of Judah was incontrovertible. The genealogical tables, both in Matthew and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 7:11-28

Observe the necessity there was of raising up another priest, after the order of Melchisedec and not after the order of Aaron, by whom that perfection should come which could not come by the Levitical…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

evident "Known to all." The word (prodçlon) occurs in 1Ti 5:24-25.

our Lord This is the first time that we find this expression in the N.T. standing alone as a name for Christ. It is from this passage…