Heb 7:11-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 7:11-28: 7:11-28 Having argued for Melchizedek’s superiority to the Levites (7:1-10 ), the author now argues that Jesus, our high priest like Melchizedek, is also superior to the Levitical priests of the old covenant. 7:11 Perfection in Hebrews does not mean flawless, but reaching a desired goal (see study note on 5:9). The priesthood under the old covenant could not achieve all that God intended for a covenant relationship with his people. That is why God needed to establish a different priesthood .

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‏ Hebrews 7:11-14

Summary for Heb 7:11-28: 7:11-28 ^a Having argued for Melchizedek’s superiority to the Levites (7:1-10 ^b), the author now argues that Jesus, our high priest like Melchizedek, is also superior to the Levitical priests of the old covenant. 7:11 ^c Perfection in Hebrews does not mean flawless, but reaching a desired goal (see study note on 5:9). The priesthood under the old covenant could not achieve all that God intended for a covenant relationship with his people. That is why God needed to establish a different priesthood.
7:12 ^d According to the law given to Moses, the appointed priests were descendants of Aaron (Exod 28:41-43 ^e; 29:9 ^f). The priesthood is changed because Jesus is now the High Priest. Thus, God himself had changed the law concerning priests.
Summary for Heb 7:13-14: 7:13-14 ^g Jesus belongs to a different tribe: Under the old covenant, priests came from the tribe of Levi, whereas Jesus was from the tribe of Judah.