As the law prescribed that the priesthood should be of the order of Aaron, a new priesthood, not of that order, must set aside the law. Pertaineth to another tribe [φ υ λ η ς ε τ ε ρ α ς μ ε τ ε σ χ η κ ε ν]. Lit. hath partaken of another tribe. Not only another, but a different tribe; one not specially set apart to sacerdotal service.

Of which no man gave attendance at the altar [α φ η ς ο υ δ ε ι ς π ρ ο σ ε σ χ η κ ε ν τ ω θ υ σ ι α σ τ η ρ ι ω]. Prosecein originally to bring to; bring the mind to; attend to. See on ch. Hebrews 2:1. qusiasthrion altar, o Class. Strictly an altar for the sacrifice of victims; but used of the altar of incense, Luke 1:11; Revelation 8:3; comp. Exodus 30:1. See on Acts 17:23. It was also used of the enclosure in which the altar stood. See Ignat. Eph. v; Trall. Acts 7 See Lightfoot's interesting note, Ignatius and Polycarp, Vol 2 p. 43.

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