Hebrews 7:7

New International Reader's Version

Without a doubt, the more important person blesses the less important one.

Cross References

Genesis 49:28

All these are the 12 tribes of Israel. That’s what their father said to them when he blessed them. He gave each one the blessing that was just right for him.

2 Samuel 6:20

David returned home to bless his family. Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. She said, “You are the king of Israel. You have really brought honor to yourself today, haven’t you? You have gone around half-naked right in front of the female slaves of your officials. You acted like a fool!”

1 Kings 8:55

He stood in front of the whole community of Israel. He blessed them with a loud voice. He said,

2 Chronicles 30:27

The priests and Levites gave their blessing to the people. God heard them. Their prayer reached all the way to heaven. It’s the holy place where God lives.

2 Corinthians 13:14

May the grace shown by the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. May the love that God has given us be with you. And may the sharing of life brought about by the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Deuteronomy 32:1

Heavens, listen to me. Then I will speak. Earth, hear the words of my mouth.

1 Timothy 3:16

There is no doubt that true godliness comes from this great mystery. Jesus came as a human being. The Holy Spirit proved that he was the Son of God. He was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations. People in the world believed in him. He was taken up to heaven in glory.

Hebrews 7:6

Melchizedek did not trace his family line from Levi. But he collected a tenth from Abraham. Melchizedek blessed the one who had received the promises.

Hebrews 7:8

In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die. But in the other case, it is collected by the one who is said to be living.