Hebrews 7:6-9

6 This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
7 And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater.
8 In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.
9 One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,

Cross References 3

  • 1. Genesis 14:19,20
  • 2. Romans 4:13
  • 3. Hebrews 5:6; Hebrews 6:20
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