Hebrews 7:8
In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
7And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.
9And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
Cross References
John 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
John 14:19In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.
Hebrews 5:6And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:23Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
Hebrews 9:27Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,
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 →