Hebrews 7:9
And so it may be said that even Levi, who received tithes, was himself a tithe through Abraham.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
In Context
8And certainly, here, men who receive tithes still die; but there, he bears witness that he lives.
10For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
Cross References
Genesis 14:20And blessed be the Most High God, through whose protection the enemies are in your hands.” And he gave him tithes from everything.
Hebrews 7:4Next, consider how great this man is, since the Patriarch Abraham even gave tithes to him from the principal things.
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 →