Hebrews 7:9 Parallel Translations

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.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

ASV:

And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;

BBE:

And we may say that in Abraham, even Levi, who has a right to take the tenth part, gave it;

DBY:

and, so to speak, through Abraham, Levi also, who received tithes, has been made to pay tithes.

ERV:

And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;

WEY:

And Levi too--if I may so speak--pays tithes through Abraham:

WBS:

And as I may say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

WEB:

We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,

YLT:

and so to speak, through Abraham even Levi who is receiving tithes, hath paid tithes,

Hebrews 7:9 Cross References

XREF:

Hebrews 7:8 In this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case one receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives on.

Hebrews 7:10 for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

7:9 {4} And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
(4) A twofold amplification: The first, that Melchizedek took the tithes as one immortal (that is, in respect that he is the figure of Christ, for his death is not mentioned, and David sets him forth as an everlasting Priest) but the Levitical priests, took tithes as mortal men, for they succeed one another: the second, that Levi himself, though yet in Abraham, was tithed by Melchizedek. Therefore the priesthood of Melchizedek (that is, Christ's, who is pronounced to be an everlasting Priest according to this order) is more excellent than the Levitical priesthood.

PNT:

7:9 Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. The sacred tribe of Israel, the tribe to whom tithes are paid, paid tithes to Melchizedek.

WES:

7:9 And even Levi, who received tithes - Not in person, but in his successors, as it were, paid tithes - In the person of Abraham.

MHC:

7:4-10 That High Priest who should afterward appear, of whom Melchizedec was a type, must be much superior to the Levitical priests. Observe Abraham's great dignity and happiness; that he had the promises. That man is rich and happy indeed, who has the promises, both of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This honour have all those who receive the Lord Jesus. Let us go forth in our spiritual conflicts, trusting in his word and strength, ascribing our victories to his grace, and desiring to be met and blessed by him in all our ways.

CONC:

Collects Levi Paid Pay Payed Pays Received Receives Receiveth Receiving Speak Tenth Tithes

Abraham Levi Paid Part Pay Payed Pays Received Receives Receiveth Receiving Right Speak Tenth Tithes

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