Hebrews 7:8

Notice, in one case, ma'aser are received by mortal men; in the other case, ma'aser are received by one of whom we have solemn eidus (testimony) that hu Chai (he lives!).

Orthodox Jewish Bible

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

9One could even go so far as to say that even Levi, who receives ma'aser, has paid ma'aser through Avraham Avinu,

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Cross References

John 11:25Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said to her, Ani Hu the Tekhiyyah and the Chayyim (Life): the one having emunah in me, even if he should die, will live,

John 14:19Yet a little time and the Olam Hazeh no longer sees me, but you see me. Because Ani Chai, so you will live also.

Hebrews 5:6Says also in another passage, ATAH KOHEN L'OLAM AL DIVRATI MALKI-TZEDEK (You are a kohen forever according to the order of Malki-Tzedek). + 5:6 Ps 110:4

Hebrews 7:23Not only this, but it was the fact that the former kohanim were many in number, because mavet prevented them from continuing in the office of kehunah.

Hebrews 9:27And in as much as it is appointed for men to die once and after this HaMishpat, + 9:27 Yom HaDin

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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