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Hebrews 7:9 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Hebrews 7:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 7 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And as I may so say , Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.”
Hebrews 7:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 7:9
A remarkable claim: 'through Abraham even Levi paid tithes,' though Levi wasn't yet born. The logic is representative - Levi was 'in the loins of his father' Abraham, so Abraham's actions counted as Levi's. This establishes that the entire Levitical priesthood acknowledged Melchizedek's (and thus Christ's) superiority by paying tithes through their ancestor. Reformed federal theology sees similar representation in Adam (we fell in him) and Christ (we're redeemed in Him).
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Cross-References for Hebrews 7:9
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“as sin entered into the world through one man”
“who has delivered your enemies into your hand. Abram gave him a tenth of all.,And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.,וּבָרוּךְ אֵל עֶלְיוֹן אֲשֶׁר־מִגֵּן צָרֶיךָ בְּיָדֶךָ וַיִּתֶּן־לוֹ מַעֲשֵׂר מִכֹּל׃ ,and blessed be God the Most High, who hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him a tenth of all.”
“to whom even Abraham”