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Hebrews 7:10

Melchisedec

8 In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.

9 And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.

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

11 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
KJV
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
WEB
for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.
ASV
for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
DARBY
For he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchisedec met him.
BLB
For he was still in the loin of [his] father when Melchizedek met him.
ÅB
for han var enda i sin fars lend dengang da Melkisedek møtte ham.
OTB
for han var ennå ikke født, ennå ikke produsert av sine forfedre da Melkisedek møtte ham.
B1930
for han var ennu i sin fars lend dengang da Melkisedek møtte ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Hebrews 7:5

    Now 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.

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  • Genesis 46:26

    All those belonging to Jacob who came to Egypt—his direct descendants, besides the wives of Jacob’s sons—numbered sixty-six persons.

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  • Genesis 35:11

    And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.

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