Hebrews 7:5

The sons of Levi who receive the priesthood have a command from the law to collect tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers, even though they, too, have come from Abraham's body.

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And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

In Context

4See how great this man was to whom the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the things that he had taken in battle.

6But Melchizedek, whose descent was not traced from them, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him, the one who had the promises.

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Cross References

Genesis 46:26All those who went to Egypt with Jacob, who were his descendants, not counting Jacob's sons' wives, were sixty-six in all.

Exodus 28:1Call to yourself Aaron your brother and his sons—Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar—from among the Israelites so that they may serve me as priests.

Numbers 16:10He has brought you near, and all your kinfolk, the descendants of Levi, with you, yet you are seeking the priesthood also!

Numbers 18:7But only you and your sons may exercise the priesthood regarding everything connected with the altar and everything inside the curtain. You yourselves must fulfill those responsibilities. I am giving you the priesthood as a gift. Any foreigner who approaches must be put to death.”

1 Kings 8:19Nevertheless you will not build the house; instead, your son, one who will be born from your loins, will build the house for my name.'

Nehemiah 13:10I learned that the Levites' portions had not been given to them, and they had run away, each to his own field, the Levites and the singers who did the work.

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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