Hebrews 7:6

The Text-Critical English New Testament

But Melchizedek, who was not among the descendants of Levi, received a tithe from Abraham. He also blessed Abraham, who had received the promises.

Cross References

Acts 3:25

You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with our fathers when he said to Abraham, ‘In yoʋr offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’

Romans 4:13

For the promise to Abraham, or to his offspring, that he would be the heir of the world was not through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

Romans 9:4

They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple service, and the promises.

Galatians 3:16

Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his descendant. Scripture does not say, “And to his descendants,” referring to many, but referring to one man it says, “And to yoʋr descendant,” who is Christ.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith without receiving the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance and welcomed them. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer up his one and only son,

Hebrews 7:1

Now this Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. When Abraham was returning from the slaughter of the kings, Melchizedek met him and blessed him,

Hebrews 7:7

It is beyond all dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior.