Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. New Living Translation But Melchizedek, who was not a descendant of Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham. And Melchizedek placed a blessing upon Abraham, the one who had already received the promises of God. English Standard Version But this man who does not have his descent from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. Berean Standard Bible But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. Berean Literal Bible But the one not tracing his ancestry from them has collected a tenth from Abraham and has blessed the one having the promises. King James Bible But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. New King James Version but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. New American Standard Bible But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. NASB 1995 But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. NASB 1977 But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham, and blessed the one who had the promises. Legacy Standard Bible But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them had collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. Amplified Bible But this person [Melchizedek] who is not from their Levitical ancestry received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who possessed the promises [of God]. Christian Standard Bible But one without this lineage collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. Holman Christian Standard Bible But one without this lineage collected tenths from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. American Standard Version but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises. Contemporary English Version Although Melchizedek wasn't a descendant of Levi, Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had been given God's promise. English Revised Version but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises. GOD'S WORD® Translation Although Melchizedek was not from the tribe of Levi, he received a tenth of everything from Abraham. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had God's promises. Good News Translation Melchizedek was not descended from Levi, but he collected one tenth from Abraham and blessed him, the man who received God's promises. International Standard Version But this man, whose descent is not traced from them, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the man who had received the promises. Majority Standard Bible But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. NET Bible But Melchizedek who does not share their ancestry collected a tithe from Abraham and blessed the one who possessed the promise. New Heart English Bible but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises. Webster's Bible Translation But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. Weymouth New Testament But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises belong. World English Bible but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who was not reckoned by genealogy of them, received tithes from Abraham, and he has blessed him having the promises, Berean Literal Bible But the one not tracing his ancestry from them has collected a tenth from Abraham and has blessed the one having the promises. Young's Literal Translation and he who was not reckoned by genealogy of them, received tithes from Abraham, and him having the promises he hath blessed, Smith's Literal Translation And he not having his descent traced from them received a tenth from Abraham, and praised him having the promises. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he, whose pedigree is not numbered among them, received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. Catholic Public Domain Version But this man, whose lineage is not enumerated with them, received tithes from Abraham, and he blessed even the one who held the promises. New American Bible But he who was not of their ancestry received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had received the promises. New Revised Standard Version But this man, who does not belong to their ancestry, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had received the promises. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut this man who is not recorded in their genealogies took tithes even from Abraham, and blessed him who had received the promises. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But This Man who is not written in their genealogies received the tithe from Abraham and blessed him who had received The Promise. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentbut he who does not count his genealogy from them, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. Godbey New Testament but he who did not derive his lineage from them has tithed Abraham, and blessed him having the promises. Haweis New Testament But he who derived not his genealogy from them, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises; Mace New Testament but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made. Weymouth New Testament But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises belong. Worrell New Testament but he whose genealogy is not reckoned from them has taken tithes of Abraham, and has blessed him who had the promises. Worsley New Testament but he, whose pedigree is not reckoned among them, took tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Melchizedek and Abraham…5Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. 6But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. 7And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.… 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 7:28 For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. Hebrews 8:1 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, 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. Matthew 22:43-45 Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ / So if David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how can He be David’s son?” 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. Galatians 3:7-9 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.” / So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Treasury of Scripture But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. descent. Hebrews 7:3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. received. Hebrews 7:4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. Genesis 14:19,20 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: … had. Hebrews 6:13-15 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, … Hebrews 11:13,17 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth… Genesis 12:2,13 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: … Jump to Previous Abraham Accepted Belong Blessed Blessing Collected Counted Descent Family Genealogy However Instance Levi Origin Promises Pronounces Received Tenth Tithes Trace TracedJump to Next Abraham Accepted Belong Blessed Blessing Collected Counted Descent Family Genealogy However Instance Levi Origin Promises Pronounces Received Tenth Tithes Trace TracedHebrews 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. But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi Melchizedek is a mysterious figure in the Bible, first appearing in Genesis 14:18-20. He is described as the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High. Unlike the Levitical priests, who were descendants of Levi, Melchizedek's priesthood is not based on genealogy. This highlights the uniqueness of his priesthood, which is a type of Christ's eternal priesthood. Psalm 110:4 prophesies about a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek, pointing to Jesus, who is not a descendant of Levi but of Judah. collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises Persons / Places / Events 1. MelchizedekA mysterious figure in the Bible, Melchizedek is both a king and a priest. He is significant because he is not from the Levitical priesthood, yet he receives tithes from Abraham and blesses him, indicating a higher spiritual authority. 2. Abraham The patriarch of the Israelites, Abraham is a central figure in the Bible. He is known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is the one who gives a tenth to Melchizedek and receives a blessing. 3. Levi The tribe of Levi is traditionally associated with the priesthood in Israel. The Levitical priests were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The passage highlights that Melchizedek's priesthood is distinct from the Levitical line. 4. Tithing The act of giving a tenth of one's income or produce, which is a practice rooted in the Old Testament. Abraham's giving of a tenth to Melchizedek is significant as it predates the Mosaic Law. 5. Blessing In biblical terms, a blessing is a pronouncement of favor or well-being. Melchizedek's blessing of Abraham underscores his spiritual authority and the divine favor upon Abraham. Teaching Points The Superiority of Melchizedek's PriesthoodMelchizedek's priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood because it is not based on lineage but on divine appointment. This foreshadows the priesthood of Christ, who is our eternal High Priest. The Principle of Tithing Tithing is an act of worship and acknowledgment of God's provision. Abraham's tithe to Melchizedek demonstrates the principle of giving back to God from what He has blessed us with. The Power of Blessing The act of blessing is significant in the Bible. Melchizedek's blessing of Abraham shows the power and importance of speaking God's favor and promises over others. Faith and Obedience Abraham's interaction with Melchizedek is a testament to his faith and obedience. As believers, we are called to trust in God's promises and act in faith, even when the full picture is not clear. Christ as Our High Priest Jesus, like Melchizedek, is our eternal High Priest. He intercedes for us and offers a better covenant, one that is based on His perfect sacrifice and eternal priesthood.(6) Whose descent.--Better, whose genealogy (Hebrews 7:3). Received tithes.--Rather, hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises. In Melchizedek we see a man who, though no law gave him pre-eminence, takes tithes of Abraham, and therefore appears in Scripture as holding a position of inherent and acknowledged superiority. This superiority is not dwelt upon, for the same thought will be presented still more strikingly in connection with the blessing (Hebrews 7:8). "Hath taken tithes," "hath blessed:" here, as in many other passages, the writer refers to facts recorded in Scripture not as belonging to the past, but as they now stand before us in the unchanging and ever present word of God. Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Melchizedek], 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. who did not trace his descent γενεαλογούμενος (genealogoumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1075: To put into a genealogy, reckon my descent. From genea and logos; to reckon by generations, i.e. Trace in genealogy. from ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [Levi], αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. collected a tenth δεδεκάτωκεν (dedekatōken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1183: To tithe, collect tithe from. From dekate; to tithe, i.e. To give or take a tenth. from Abraham Ἀβραάμ (Abraam) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 11: Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. blessed εὐλόγηκεν (eulogēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2127: (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. him who τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. had ἔχοντα (echonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. promises. ἐπαγγελίας (epangelias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. Links Hebrews 7:6 NIVHebrews 7:6 NLT Hebrews 7:6 ESV Hebrews 7:6 NASB Hebrews 7:6 KJV Hebrews 7:6 BibleApps.com Hebrews 7:6 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 7:6 Chinese Bible Hebrews 7:6 French Bible Hebrews 7:6 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 7:6 But he whose genealogy is not counted (Heb. He. Hb) |
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