Hebrews 7:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Levi's descendants are now the ones who receive a tenth from people. We could even say that when Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth, Levi also gave him a tenth.

Cross References

Genesis 14:20

All praise belongs to God Most High for helping you defeat your enemies.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

Matthew 7:8

Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And the door will be opened for everyone who knocks.

Romans 5:12

Adam sinned, and that sin brought death into the world. Now everyone has sinned, and so everyone must die.

Deuteronomy 26:12

Every year you are to give ten per cent of your harvest to the LORD. But every third year, this ten per cent must be given to the poor who live in your town, including Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows. That way, they will have enough to eat.

Hebrews 7:10

This is because Levi was born later into the family of Abraham, who gave a tenth to Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:4

Notice how great Melchizedek is! Our famous ancestor Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had taken from his enemies.

Hebrews 7:8

Priests are given a tenth of what people earn. But all priests die, except Melchizedek, and the Scriptures teach that he is alive.