Hebrews 7:9

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

8Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.

10for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:20Blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Abram gave him a tenth of all.

Hebrews 7:4Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best plunder.

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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