Hebrews 7:9

New Century Version

We might even say that Levi, who receives a tenth, also paid it when Abraham paid Melchizedek a tenth.

Cross References

Genesis 14:20

And we praise God Most High, who has helped you to defeat your enemies.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had brought back from the battle.

Matthew 7:8

Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.

Romans 5:12

Sin came into the world because of what one man did, and with sin came death. This is why everyone must die—because everyone sinned.

Deuteronomy 26:12

Bring a tenth of all your harvest the third year (the year to give a tenth of your harvest). Give it to the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows so that they may eat in your towns and be full.

Hebrews 7:10

Levi was not yet born, but he was in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham.

Hebrews 7:4

You can see how great Melchizedek was. Abraham, the great father, gave him a tenth of everything that he won in battle.

Hebrews 7:8

Priests receive a tenth, even though they are only men who live and then die. But Melchizedek, who received a tenth from Abraham, continues living, as the Scripture says.