Hebrews 7:8

Also, here men who die receive tithes, but there he of whom it is testified that he lives

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In The King James Version

And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

In Context

7Now without dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.

9—in a word, even Levi, who receives tithes, paid the tithe through Abraham,

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Cross References

John 11:25Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes into me, though he may die, will live;

John 14:19In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Because I live you also will live.

Hebrews 5:6Just as He[F] also says in another place, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:23Also, there have been many priests because death prevented them from continuing in office;

Hebrews 9:27Also, inasmuch as men are destined to die but once, after which the 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 →

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