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Hebrews 7:4

Abraham

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;

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.

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

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:

6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

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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
Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.
KJV
Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
WEB
Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best plunder.
ASV
Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth out of the chief spoils.
DARBY
Now consider how great this [personage] was, to whom [even] the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth out of the spoils.
BLB
Now behold how great this one [was], to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth out of the best spoils.
ÅB
Og se, hvor stor han er, denne som Abraham, patriarken, endog gav tiende av byttet!
OTB
Tenk på hvor stor han var: Selv patriarken Abraham ga ham en tidel av de beste byttet.
B1930
Og se, hvor stor han er, denne som Abraham, patriarken, endog gav tiende av byttet!

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Genesis 14:20

    And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

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  • Acts 2:29

    Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

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  • Genesis 17:5–6

    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.

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  • Genesis 12:2

    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:

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  • Acts 7:8–9

    And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.

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  • Galatians 3:28–29

    There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

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  • James 2:23

    And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

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  • Romans 4:17–18

    (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

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