Hebrews 7:14
New International Version
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.

New Living Translation
What I mean is, our Lord came from the tribe of Judah, and Moses never mentioned priests coming from that tribe.

English Standard Version
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.

Berean Standard Bible
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Berean Literal Bible
For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, a tribe as to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

King James Bible
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

New King James Version
For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

New American Standard Bible
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses said nothing concerning priests.

NASB 1995
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

NASB 1977
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

Legacy Standard Bible
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

Amplified Bible
For it is evident that our Lord descended from [the tribe of] Judah, and Moses mentioned nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

Christian Standard Bible
Now it is evident that our Lord came from Judah, and Moses said nothing about that tribe concerning priests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now it is evident that our Lord came from Judah, and Moses said nothing about that tribe concerning priests.

American Standard Version
For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone knows he came from the tribe of Judah, and Moses never said priests would come from that tribe.

English Revised Version
For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone knows that our Lord came from the tribe of Judah. Moses never said anything about priests coming from that tribe.

Good News Translation
It is well known that he was born a member of the tribe of Judah; and Moses did not mention this tribe when he spoke of priests.

International Standard Version
Furthermore, it is obvious that our Lord was a descendant of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests coming from that tribe.

Majority Standard Bible
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priesthood.

NET Bible
For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

New Heart English Bible
For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

Webster's Bible Translation
For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

Weymouth New Testament
For it is undeniable that our Lord sprang from Judah, a tribe of which Moses said nothing in connection with priests.

World English Bible
For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for [it is] evident that out of Judah has arisen our Lord, in regard to which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

Berean Literal Bible
For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, a tribe as to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

Young's Literal Translation
for it is evident that out of Judah hath arisen our Lord, in regard to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

Smith's Literal Translation
For it is manifest that our Lord has sprung out of Judah; to which tribe Moses spake nothing of the priesthood.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For it is evident that our Lord sprung out of Juda: in which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For it is evident that our Lord arose out of Judah, a tribe about which Moses said nothing concerning priests.

New American Bible
It is clear that our Lord arose from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.

New Revised Standard Version
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For it is evident that our LORD sprang out of Juda, of which tribe Moses said nothing concerning the priesthood.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For it is revealed that our Lord arose from Judah, about which tribe Moses never said anything concerning Priesthood.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For it is very clear that our Lord sprung from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

Godbey New Testament
for it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah; in reference to which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

Haweis New Testament
For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah; to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning the priesthood;

Mace New Testament
since it is evident that our Lord sprang out of the tribe of Juda, to which Moses never ascribed the priesthood.

Weymouth New Testament
For it is undeniable that our Lord sprang from Judah, a tribe of which Moses said nothing in connection with priests.

Worrell New Testament
For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah, respecting which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.

Worsley New Testament
For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah, as to which tribe Moses spake nothing about the priesthood.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Superior Priesthood
13He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. 14For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. 15And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,…

Cross References
Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Matthew 1:1-3
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Revelation 5:5
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”

Numbers 24:17
I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Psalm 132:11
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

Matthew 22:42-45
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...

John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”

2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.


Treasury of Scripture

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

Our Lord.

Luke 1:43
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

John 20:13,28
And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him…

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

sprang.

Genesis 46:12
And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Ruth 4:18-22
Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron, …

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Hebrews 7
1. Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;
11. and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order.














For it is clear
The phrase "For it is clear" indicates an undeniable truth or an established fact. In the Greek, the word used is "prodēlon," which means "evident" or "manifest." This sets the tone for the verse, emphasizing the certainty and clarity of the statement that follows. The author of Hebrews is making a point that is well-known and accepted among the early Christian community, highlighting the transparency and undeniability of Jesus' lineage.

that our Lord
"Our Lord" refers to Jesus Christ, acknowledging His divine authority and lordship. The Greek term "Kyrios" is used here, which is often translated as "Lord" and signifies supreme authority. This title is significant as it not only recognizes Jesus' role as the Messiah but also His divine nature and sovereignty over all creation. The use of "our" personalizes the relationship between Jesus and the believers, indicating a communal acknowledgment of His lordship.

descended from Judah
The phrase "descended from Judah" points to Jesus' earthly lineage. The Greek word "anatetalken" is used, meaning "has arisen" or "has sprung up," which poetically describes the emergence of Jesus from the tribe of Judah. This is significant because it fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as Genesis 49:10, which foretold that the Messiah would come from Judah. Historically, Judah was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and strength, and from which King David also descended, establishing a royal lineage.

a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests
This phrase highlights the unusual nature of Jesus' priesthood. The Greek word "phylē" means "tribe," and it refers to the specific lineage within the nation of Israel. According to Mosaic Law, as recorded in the Torah, the priesthood was reserved for the tribe of Levi, specifically the descendants of Aaron. The fact that Jesus, who is recognized as the ultimate High Priest, comes from the tribe of Judah, not Levi, underscores the uniqueness of His priesthood. This deviation from the Levitical order points to a new covenant and a new kind of priesthood, one that is eternal and based on the order of Melchizedek, as discussed earlier in Hebrews 7. This highlights the transformative nature of Jesus' ministry and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Him.

(14) Evident.--That is to say, manifest before the eyes of all.

Sprang.--Better, hath arisen out of Judah. In every other place in the New Testament this word is applied to the rising of the sun, the light, the day-star (2Peter 1:19), or the clouds (Luke 12:54); and in the prophecies of Numbers 24:17 and Malachi 4:2 the same word is used. On the other hand, the word also denotes the springing up of plants (Isaiah 44:4; Ezekiel 17:6), and a word closely connected with it occurs in the LXX. in the Messianic prophecy of "the Branch" (Jeremiah 23:5; Zechariah 3:8). The latter meaning seems much more suitable here. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

[it is] clear
πρόδηλον (prodēlon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4271: Manifest to all, evident, very clear. From pro and delos; plain before all men, i.e. Obvious.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Lord
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

descended
ἀνατέταλκεν (anatetalken)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 393: To make to rise, I rise, shine (generally of the sun, and hence met.). From ana and the base of telos; to arise.

from
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

Judah,
Ἰούδα (Iouda)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2448: Judah, Judas, Jude. Of Hebrew origin; Judah, a part of Palestine.

a tribe
φυλὴν (phylēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5443: A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan.

as to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

which
ἣν (hēn)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

Moses
Μωϋσῆς (Mōusēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.

said
ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

nothing
οὐδὲν (ouden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing.

about
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

priests.
ἱερέων (hiereōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2409: A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.


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