Hebrews 7:7

And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

In Context

6But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.

8In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.

Read all of Hebrews 7

Cross References

Genesis 27:20But Isaac asked his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied.

Genesis 47:7Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Genesis 49:28These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing.

Deuteronomy 32:1Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

1 Kings 8:55And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:

Luke 24:50When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Hebrews 7:7