Hebrews 7:6

But, this man, though not tracing his descent from them, has received ma'aser (tithe) from Avraham Avinu and has given a bracha to the one having the havtachot (promises).

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

In Context

5And the ones of the Bnei Levi have received the Kehunah (Priesthood) and they have a mitzvah to collect the ma'aser (tithe) from the Am Brit, and they have this mitzvah according to the Torah, that is, to collect from their achim, though these also are descended from the loins of Avraham Avinu.

7Now it is beyond all argument that the greater gives a bracha to the lesser.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:13Say, now, thou art my achot; that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my nefesh shall live on account of thee.

Genesis 14:19And he blessed him, and said, 1 Baruch Avram by El Elyon, 1 Possessor of Shomayim va'Aretz; 1

Genesis 22:17That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy zera as the stars of the skies, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy zera shall possess the gate of his enemies;

Romans 4:13For the havtachah (promise) to Avraham Avinu and his Zera (seed), that he should be Yoresh HaOlam (Heir of the World), did not come through the context of gezetz but through the Tzidkat HaEmunah (the Righteousness of Faith).

Galatians 3:16Now to Avraham Avinu were spoken the havtachot (promises) and to his ZERA + 3:16 Gn 22:18 (seed). He does not say V'LIZERAECHAH (and to your seeds), as concerning many, but as concerning one, “and to the ZERA of you,” and that ZERA is Moshiach.

Hebrews 7:1For this MALKI-TZEDEK MELECH SHALEM KOHEN L'EL ELYON, is the one having met Avraham Avinu ACHAREI SHUVO (after returning) from the slaughter of “the kings and having blessed him,” + 7:1 Gn 14:17-20

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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