King James Version
Hebrews 7:8 in the King James Version says “And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”
Hebrews 7:8 · KJV
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.
And as I may so say , Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“he receiveth them of whom it is witnessed”
G3140to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
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