Hebrews 7:7

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

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

In Context

6but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.

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

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Cross References

Genesis 27:20Isaac said to his son, "How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?"He said, "Because the Lord your God gave me success."

Genesis 47:7Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Genesis 49:28All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father spoke to them and blessed them. He blessed everyone according to his blessing.

Deuteronomy 32:1Give ear, you heavens, and I will speak.Let the earth hear the words of my mouth.

1 Kings 8:55He stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Luke 24:50He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

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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