King James Version
Hebrews 7:6 in the King James Version says “But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. descent...” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. descent: or, pedigree”
Hebrews 7:6 · KJV
Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
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:
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. descent: or, pedigree
And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“from”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“him that had”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“the promises”
G1860an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
“blessed”
G2127to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
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