9 One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,
9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
9 One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham,
9 Ultimately you could even say that since Levi descended from Abraham, who paid tithes to Melchizedek,
9 Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak,
9 In addition, we might even say that these Levites-the ones who collect the tithe-paid a tithe to Melchizedek when their ancestor Abraham paid a tithe to him.
10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.
10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
10 for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
10 when we pay tithes to the priestly tribe of Levi they end up with Melchizedek.
10 for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.
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.
(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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 7:9
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.