Hebrews 7:10

For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.

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In The King James Version

For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

In Context

9And so it may be said that even Levi, who received tithes, was himself a tithe through Abraham.

11Therefore, if consummation had occurred through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), then what further need would there be for another Priest to rise up according to the order of Melchizedek, one who was not called according to the order of Aaron?

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Cross References

Genesis 46:26All the souls who went into Egypt with Jacob and who went out from his thigh, besides the wives of his sons, were sixty-six.

Hebrews 7:5And indeed, those who are from the sons of Levi, having received the priesthood, hold a commandment to take tithes from the people in accord with the law, that is, from their brothers, even though they also went forth from the loins of Abraham.

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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