Hebrews 7:8
In the one case, tithes are received by mortal men; but in the other case, they are received by one who is attested to be living.
Text-Critical English NT
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In Context
7It is beyond all dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior.
9One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham.
Cross References
John 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, yet shall he live.
John 14:19Yet a little while and the world will see me no longer, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.
Hebrews 5:6And in another passage he says, “Yoʋ are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:23Now the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office;
Hebrews 9:27And just as it is appointed for men to die once and then face 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 →