10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.

Other Translations of Hebrews 7:10

King James Version

10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

English Standard Version

10 for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.

The Message

10 when we pay tithes to the priestly tribe of Levi they end up with Melchizedek.

New King James Version

10 for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.

New Living Translation

10 For although Levi wasn't born yet, the seed from which he came was in Abraham's body when Melchizedek collected the tithe from him.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 7:10

Commentary on Hebrews 7:4-10

(Read Hebrews 7:4-10)

That High Priest who should afterward appear, of whom Melchizedec was a type, must be much superior to the Levitical priests. Observe Abraham's great dignity and happiness; that he had the promises. That man is rich and happy indeed, who has the promises, both of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This honour have all those who receive the Lord Jesus. Let us go forth in our spiritual conflicts, trusting in his word and strength, ascribing our victories to his grace, and desiring to be met and blessed by him in all our ways.