Hebrews 7:9

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

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In The King James Version

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

In Context

8In the one case tithes are received by men who die, but in the other by one who is said to be living.

10for he was yet to be born from his father when Melchizedek met Abraham.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:20May the Most High God be praised, who handed your enemies over to you.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek one tenth of everything.

Hebrews 7:4Think how great this man was for Abraham the patriarch to give him a tithe of what was won in battle.

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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