Hebrews 7:8

Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.

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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

7But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.

9We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,

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Cross References

John 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.

John 14:19Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also.

Hebrews 5:6As he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:23Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.

Hebrews 9:27Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, 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 →

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