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Hebrews 7:1 (2024) – For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him [cf. v. 2 – To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; v. 4 – Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. v. 5 – And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham; v. 6 – But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. v. 9 – And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. Gen. 17:5 – Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.] Back to Previous Page (Or to go back to where you left off you can use the "Back" button of your browser)
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