Hebrews 7:9
And, in a manner of speaking, Levi, who received tithes, also paid tithes through Abraham,
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
In Context
8In this case, mortal men receive tithes, but in that case it is testified that he lives on.
10because Levi was in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham.
Cross References
Genesis 14:20Blessed be God Most High, who has given your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.
Hebrews 7:4See how great this man was to whom the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the things that he had taken in battle.
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 →