Hebrews 7:8

In the one case tithes are received by men who die, but in the other by one who is said to be living.

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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

7There's no argument that the lesser person is blessed by the one who is greater.

9So you could say that Levi, the one who receives tithes, has paid tithes through being a descendant of Abraham,

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Cross References

John 11:25Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who trust in me will live, even though they die.

John 14:19Soon the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you will live too.

Hebrews 5:6In another verse, God says, “You are a priest forever, following the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:23There have been many priests because death prevented them from being able to continue;

Hebrews 9:27Just as human beings die only once, and then are judged,

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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