Hebrews 7:9
And, so to speak a word, Levi, the one receiving tithes, has also been tithed through Abraham.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
In Context
8And here indeed men dying, receive tithes; however there, he is witnessed to that he lives.
10For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
Cross References
Hebrews 7:4You see how great this man was, to whom the patriarch Abraham even gave the tenth part of the chief spoils.
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 →