Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Hebrews 7:12
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Hebrews7:12
12. For--the reason why Paul presses the words "after the order of Melchisedec" in Psa 110:4, namely, because these presuppose a change or transference of the priesthood, and this carries with it a change also of the law (which is inseparably bound up with the priesthood, both stand and fall together, He 7:11). This is his answer to those who might object, What need was there of a new covenant?
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