Hebrews 7:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Now those from the family of Levi are the ones who get a tenth from the people. But we can say that when Abraham paid Melchizedek a tenth, then Levi also paid it.

Cross References

Romans 5:12

Sin came into the world because of what one man did. And with sin came death. So this is why all people must die—because all people have sinned.

Genesis 14:20

And we praise God Most High, who helped you defeat your enemies.” Abram gave Melchizedek one-tenth of everything he had taken during the battle.

Hebrews 7:4

You can see that Melchizedek was very great. Abraham, our great ancestor, gave him a tenth of everything he won in battle.

Deuteronomy 26:12

“Every third year is the Year of Tithes. In that year, you must give one-tenth of your harvest to the Levites, to the foreigners living in your country, and to the widows and orphans. Then they will have plenty to eat in every city.

Matthew 7:8

Yes, whoever continues to ask will receive. Whoever continues to look will find. And whoever continues to knock will have the door opened for them.

Hebrews 7:8

Those priests get a tenth, but they are only men who live and then die. But Melchizedek, who got a tenth from Abraham, continues to live, as the Scriptures say.

Hebrews 7:10

Levi was not yet born, but he already existed in his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met him.