Hebrews 7:9

And we may say that in Abraham, even Levi, who has a right to take the tenth part, gave it;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

In Context

8Now at the present time, men over whom death has power take the tenth; but then it was taken by one of whom it is witnessed that he is living.

10Because he was still in his father's body when Melchizedek came to him.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:20And let the Most High God be praised, who has given into your hands those who were against you. Then Abram gave him a tenth of all the goods he had taken.

Hebrews 7:4Now see how great this man was, to whom our father Abraham gave a tenth part of what he had got in the fight.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:2-11

Melchisedec's Priesthood. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now… Read the whole commentary →

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