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Hebrews 7:9

One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

In Context

8In 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.

10For Levi was still in the loins of his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met him.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:4Consider how great this man must be, that even Abraham the patriarch gave him 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 →

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