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Hebrews 7:8

6 But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.

7 And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.

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.

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

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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
In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
KJV
And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
WEB
Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
ASV
And here men that die receive tithes; but there one, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
DARBY
And here dying men receive tithes; but there [one] of whom the witness is that he lives;
BLB
And here indeed, dying men receive the tenths; but there, it is being testified that he lives.
ÅB
Og her er det dødelige mennesker som tar tiende, men der en som har det vitnesbyrd at han lever.
OTB
I dette tilfellet mottar dødelige menn tiender, men i det tilfellet mottar en dem, om hvem det er vitnet at han fortsetter å leve.
B1930
Og her er det dødelige mennesker som tar tiende, men der en som har det vidnesbyrd at han lever.

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