Hebrews 7:8

In the one case the tithes are received by people who are mortal; in the other case by one about whom there is the statement that his life still continues.

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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 no one can dispute that it is the superior who blesses the inferior.

9Moreover, in a sense, even Levi, who is the receiver of the tithes, has, through Abraham, paid tithes;

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Cross References

John 11:25“I am the resurrection and the life,” said Jesus. “He who believes in me will live, though he die;

John 14:19In a little while the world will see me no more, but you will still see me; because I am living, you will be living also.

Hebrews 5:6and on another occasion also – ‘You are a priest for all time of the order of Melchizedek.’

Hebrews 7:23Again, new Levitical priests are continually being appointed, because death prevents their remaining in office;

Hebrews 9:27And, as it is ordained for people to die but once (death being followed by 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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