Hebrews 7:9

And even Levi, who is the receiver of tithes, so to speak, paid tithes through Abraham;

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8Again it is mortal men who receive tithes in the one case; while in the other it is he of whom it is attested, "He lives."

10for Levi was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedek met Abraham.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:4But observe how great this man was, to whom even Abraham, the Patriarch, gave a tenth part of the 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 →

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