Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham, New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, Berean Standard Bible And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham. Berean Literal Bible and so, to say a word, even Levi, the one receiving tithes, has been tithed through Abraham. King James Bible And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. New King James Version Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak, New American Standard Bible And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, has paid tithes, NASB 1995 And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes, NASB 1977 And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes, Legacy Standard Bible And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes, Amplified Bible A person might even say that Levi [the father of the priestly tribe] himself, who received tithes, paid tithes through Abraham [the father of all Israel and of all who believe], Christian Standard Bible And in a sense Levi himself, who receives a tenth, has paid a tenth through Abraham, Holman Christian Standard Bible And in a sense Levi himself, who receives tenths, has paid tenths through Abraham, American Standard Version And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes; Contemporary English Version Levi's descendants are now the ones who receive a tenth from people. We could even say that when Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth, Levi also gave him a tenth. English Revised Version And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes; GOD'S WORD® Translation We could even say that when Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything, Levi was giving a tenth of everything. Levi gave, although later his descendants would receive a tenth of everything. Good News Translation And, so to speak, when Abraham paid the tenth, Levi (whose descendants collect the tenth) also paid it. International Standard Version One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham, Majority Standard Bible And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham. NET Bible And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham. New Heart English Bible We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes, Webster's Bible Translation And as I may say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. Weymouth New Testament And Levi too--if I may so speak--pays tithes through Abraham: World English Bible We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand so to speak, through Abraham even Levi who is receiving tithes, has paid tithes, Berean Literal Bible and so, to say a word, even Levi, the one receiving tithes, has been tithed through Abraham. Young's Literal Translation and so to speak, through Abraham even Levi who is receiving tithes, hath paid tithes, Smith's Literal Translation And as the word says, through Abraham, also Levi, receiving tenths, has paid a tenth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes, paid tithes in Abraham: Catholic Public Domain Version And so it may be said that even Levi, who received tithes, was himself a tithe through Abraham. New American Bible One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, was tithed through Abraham, New Revised Standard Version One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSpeaking as a man, through A’bra-ham, even Levi who received tithes, also gave tithes. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And as a man, let us say about him that by Abraham, Levi, who receives tithes, was caused to tithe. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd so to speak, even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham; Godbey New Testament And, so to speak a word, Levi, the one receiving tithes, has also been tithed through Abraham. Haweis New Testament And, if I may so say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes. Mace New Testament and even Levi who received tithes, pay'd tithes, if I may so say, in the person of Abraham. Weymouth New Testament And Levi too--if I may so speak--pays tithes through Abraham: Worrell New Testament And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who takes tithes, has paid tithes; Worsley New Testament And (as one may say) even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes in Abraham: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Melchizedek and Abraham…8In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on. 9And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham. 10For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.… Cross References Genesis 14:18-20 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. Psalm 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 5:6 And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 6:20 where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:1-3 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” / Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time. Hebrews 7:17 For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 7:21 but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’” Hebrews 7:24-25 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 8:1-2 The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. Hebrews 9:11-12 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. Hebrews 10:12-14 But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, / because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. Galatians 3:6-9 So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ... Romans 4:11-12 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. / And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. Romans 9:7-8 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. Treasury of Scripture And as I may so say, Levi also, who receives tithes, paid tithes in Abraham. payed. Hebrews 7:4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. Genesis 14:20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all. Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Jump to Previous Abraham Levi Paid Part Pay Payed Pays Received Receives Receiveth Receiving Right Speak Tenth TithesJump to Next Abraham Levi Paid Part Pay Payed Pays Received Receives Receiveth Receiving Right Speak Tenth TithesHebrews 7 1. Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;11. and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order. And so to speak This phrase introduces a figurative or illustrative point. The author of Hebrews often uses rhetorical devices to clarify complex theological truths. Here, it suggests a metaphorical understanding rather than a literal one. The Greek phrase "hōs epos eipein" indicates a manner of speaking that is not to be taken strictly but serves to make a broader theological point. This sets the stage for understanding the deeper implications of the relationship between Levi and Melchizedek through Abraham. Levi who collects the tenth paid the tenth through Abraham Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. so ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. to speak, εἰπεῖν (eipein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Levi, Λευὶ (Leui) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3017: Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. collects λαμβάνων (lambanōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. [the] tenth, δεκάτας (dekatas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 1181: A tenth part, a tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or tithe. paid [the] tenth δεδεκάτωται (dedekatōtai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1183: To tithe, collect tithe from. From dekate; to tithe, i.e. To give or take a tenth. through δι’ (di’) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Abraham. Ἀβραὰμ (Abraam) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 11: Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. Links Hebrews 7:9 NIVHebrews 7:9 NLT Hebrews 7:9 ESV Hebrews 7:9 NASB Hebrews 7:9 KJV Hebrews 7:9 BibleApps.com Hebrews 7:9 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 7:9 Chinese Bible Hebrews 7:9 French Bible Hebrews 7:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 7:9 We can say that through Abraham even (Heb. He. Hb) |
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