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Hebrews 7

Hebrews 7:10

Melchizedek and Abraham · Hebrews 7:1–10
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Translations

Modern
For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
Traditional
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
Literal
For he was still in the loin of his father when Melchizedek met him.
Latin
…adhuc enim in lumbis patris erat, quando obviavit ei Melchisedech.

Original

Greek
English
For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.

Notes

Hebrews 7:9–10

And so to speak: The author knows that saying the Levites paid a tithe to Melchizedek is not literally true, since Levi was not born yet. Abraham represented all his descendants when he paid his tithe to Melchizedek. Levi was connected to Abraham because he came from Abraham's lineage. All of Abraham's descendants were united with him. So, his action could be seen as their action.

Hebrews 7:1–10

This section proclaims the superiority of Melchizedek’s priesthood over that of the Levites, based primarily on Genesis 14:17–20.

Hebrews 7:1–28

Hebrews 7 expands on the idea from 5:1–10: Jesus is chosen as a high priest like Melchizedek.

Parallels

Genesis 14:17–24

People

Melchizedek: King of Salem and priest of God Most High

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Melchizedek Priesthood Son of God Tithe, Tithing

Topics

Abraham is Blessed by Melchizedek Melchizedek: A Priest and Type of Christ Priest: Before Moses: Melchizedek Succession of Priests, Irregularity In The Levites: Descended from Jacob's Third Son Types of Christ: Melchizedek Types of the Saviour: Melchizedek