Hebrews 7:8
And here the sons of men who die receive the tithes; but there he concerning whom the scripture testifieth that he liveth.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
7But, without controversy, he who is less is blessed by one who is Greater than himself.
9And as one may say, by the hand of Abraham, even Levi, he who taketh tithes, himself also is tithed.
Cross References
John 11:25Jeshu saith to her, I am the Resurrection and the Life; and (he) who believeth in me, although he will die, shall live.
John 14:19And the world seeth me not, but you shall see me; for because I live, you also shall live.
Hebrews 5:6So, too, in another place he saith, Thou art the Priest for ever, after the likeness of Malki-Zedek.
Hebrews 7:23There were (moreover) many priests, because they were dying, and were not permitted to remain.
Hebrews 9:27And as it is ordained to the sons of men, that they must once die, and after their death the 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 →