Hebrews 7:9
And so to speak, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes in Abraham;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
In Context
8And here indeed men that die receive tithes; but there he of whom it is testified that he liveth.
10for he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.
Cross References
Hebrews 7:4Consider now how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils.
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 →