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Hebrews 7:5 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Hebrews 7:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 7 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:”
Hebrews 7:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 7:5
Levitical priests received tithes 'from the people according to the law,' though they too descended from Abraham. This was a legal obligation based on the Mosaic covenant. The point is that receiving tithes indicates priestly authority over those who pay. The Levitical system had authority, but it was derived and temporary. Christ's Melchizedekian priesthood is superior and eternal.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 7:5
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“that they might give themselves to the law of Yahweh.”
“behold”
“and all your brothers the sons of Levi with you? and seek you the priesthood also?”
“he shall build the house for my name.”
“and for that within the veil; and you shall serve: I give you the priesthood as a service of gift: and the stranger who comes near shall be put to death.”
“who did the work”
“For he was yet in the loins of his father”
“And thou shalt write Aaron's name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod shall be for the head of the house of their fathers.”