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<a href="/nasb_/hebrews/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have a commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their countrymen, although they are descended from Abraham. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest&#8217s office have commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, although these are descended from Abraham. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, although these are descended from Abraham. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And those indeed of the sons of Levi, who receive the priest’s office, have a commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brothers, although these are descended from Abraham. <a href="/amp/hebrews/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It is true that those descendants of Levi who are charged with the priestly office are commanded in the Law to collect tithes from the people—which means, from their kinsmen—though these have descended from Abraham. <a href="/csb/hebrews/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The sons of Levi who receive the priestly office have a command according to the law to collect a tenth from the people —that is, from their brothers and sisters—though they have also descended from Abraham. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The sons of Levi who receive the priestly office have a command according to the law to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they have also descended from Abraham. <a href="/asv/hebrews/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they indeed of the sons of Levi that receive the priest's office have commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though these have come out of the loins of Abraham: <a href="/cev/hebrews/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Law teaches that even Abraham's descendants must give a tenth of what they possess. And they are to give this to their own relatives, who are the descendants of Levi and are priests. <a href="/erv/hebrews/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they indeed of the sons of Levi that receive the priest's office have commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though these have come out of the loins of Abraham: <a href="/gwt/hebrews/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Moses' Teachings say that members of the tribe of Levi who become priests must receive a tenth of everything from the people. The priests collect it from their own people, Abraham's descendants. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> And those descendants of Levi who are priests are commanded by the Law to collect one tenth from the people of Israel, that is, from their own people, even though they are also descendants of Abraham. <a href="/isv/hebrews/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> The descendants of Levi who accept the priesthood have a commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their own brothers, even though they are also descendants of Abraham. <a href="/net/hebrews/7.htm">NET Bible</a> And those of the sons of Levi who receive the priestly office have authorization according to the law to collect a tithe from the people, that is, from their fellow countrymen, although they too are descendants of Abraham. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest's office have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the Law, that is, of their brothers, though these have come out of the body of Abraham, <a href="/wbt/hebrews/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, from their brethren, though they come from the loins of Abraham: <a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And those of the descendants of Levi who receive the priesthood are authorized by the Law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these have sprung from Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/hebrews/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. <a href="/web/hebrews/7.htm">World English Bible</a> They indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though these have come out of the body of Abraham, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and those, indeed, out of the sons of Levi receiving the priesthood, have a command to take tithes from the people according to the Law, that is, their brothers, even though they came forth out of the loins of Abraham; <a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And indeed, those out from the sons of Levi receiving the priestly office have a commandment to take a tenth from the people, according to the Law, that is, from their brothers, though having come out of the loin of Abraham. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and those, indeed, out of the sons of Levi receiving the priesthood, a command have to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, their brethren, even though they came forth out of the loins of Abraham; <a href="/slt/hebrews/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they truly of the sons of Levi, receiving the office of priest, have a command to take a tenth part from the people according to the law, that is, from their brethren, although having come out of the loins of Abraham:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And indeed they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is to say, of their brethren: though they themselves also came out of the loins of Abraham. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And indeed, those who are from the sons of Levi, having received the priesthood, hold a commandment to take tithes from the people in accord with the law, that is, from their brothers, even though they also went forth from the loins of Abraham. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/7.htm">New American Bible</a> The descendants of Levi who receive the office of priesthood have a commandment according to the law to exact tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers, although they also have come from the loins of Abraham. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to collect tithes from the people, that is, from their kindred, though these also are descended from Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For those sons of Levi who received the office of the priesthood, were authorized by law to take tithes from the people; even from their own brethren who also had come out of the loins of Abraham. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For those of the sons of Levi who received Priesthood had a commandment of The Written Law to take a tenth part from those people of their brethren, as also they had come forth from the loins of Abraham.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And those of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of 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: <a href="/godbey/hebrews/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And those indeed of the sons of Levi receiving the priesthood have a commandment to tithe the people according to the law, that is, their brethren, even though having come out from the loins of Abraham: <a href="/haweis/hebrews/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For they indeed of the sons of Levi, who are admitted to priesthood, have an order to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though also sprung from the loins of Abraham. <a href="/mace/hebrews/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 'tis true they of the race of Levi, who assume the office of the priesthood, have a right by law to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brethren, though they all issued from Abraham: <a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And those of the descendants of Levi who receive the priesthood are authorized by the Law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these have sprung from Abraham. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And those, indeed, from among the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, (though having come out of the loins of Abraham); <a href="/worsley/hebrews/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And those indeed of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment according to the law to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brethren, though they came out of the loins of Abraham: <a href="/parallel/hebrews/7-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1020" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Melchizedek and Abraham</a> …4Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder. 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomon (N-AMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">law</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/1785.htm" title="1785: entolēn (N-AFS) -- An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.">commands</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huiōn (N-GMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons</a> <a href="/greek/3017.htm" title="3017: Leui (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites.">of Levi</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">who become</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2405.htm" title="2405: hierateian (N-AFS) -- The duty (office) of a priest, priesthood. From hierateuo; priestliness, i.e. The sacerdotal function.">priests</a> <a href="/greek/586.htm" title="586: apodekatoun (V-PNA) -- To take off (deduct) a tenth part (of my property) (and give it away), pay tithe. From apo and dekatoo; to tithe.">to collect a tenth</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">from the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people—</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tout’ (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphous (N-AMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers—</a> <a href="/greek/2539.htm" title="2539: kaiper (Conj) -- Although, though. From kai and per; and indeed, i.e. Nevertheless or notwithstanding.">though</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelēlythotas (V-RPA-AMP) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">they too are descended</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3751.htm" title="3751: osphyos (N-GFS) -- The loins. Of uncertain affinity; the loin, i.e. The hip; internally procreative power."></a> <a href="/greek/11.htm" title="11: Abraam (N-GMS) -- Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.">Abraham.</a> 6But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21</a> Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/deuteronomy/14-22.htm">Deuteronomy 14:22</a> You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. <a href="/genesis/14-20.htm">Genesis 14:20</a> and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5-6</a> As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps. <a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Nehemiah 10:37-38</a> Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. <a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-33</a> Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ... <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. <a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Luke 11:42</a> Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13</a> Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27</a> They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a> Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7-11</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. / As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” ... <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Acts 15:5</a> But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And truly 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 brothers, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:who.<a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Hebrews 5:4</a> And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.<a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a> And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.<a href="/numbers/16-10.htm">Numbers 16:10,11</a> And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also? … to take.<a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-33</a> And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD'S: it is holy unto the LORD… <a href="/numbers/18-26.htm">Numbers 18:26-32</a> Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe… <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-6</a> Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD… come.<a href="/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10</a> For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.<a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Genesis 35:11</a> And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;<a href="/genesis/46-26.htm">Genesis 46:26</a> All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt, which came out of his loins, besides Jacob's sons' wives, all the souls were threescore and six;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Although</a> <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Authorized</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Body</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm">Collect</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-14.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-2.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Office</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/titus/1-10.htm">People's</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Position</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Priesthood</a> <a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Requires</a> <a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Tenth</a> <a href="/luke/18-12.htm">Tithes</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-8.htm">Although</a> <a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Authorized</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-10.htm">Body</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Collect</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-16.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-12.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-8.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-16.htm">Office</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">People's</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Position</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Priesthood</a> <a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-8.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-9.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Requires</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Tenth</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Tithes</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">True.</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-18.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 7</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;</a> 11. <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The tribe of Levi was set apart for religious duties, and only the descendants of Aaron, a Levite, could serve as priests. This command is rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where the Levites were chosen to serve in the tabernacle and later the temple, performing sacrifices and maintaining the sacred rituals. This priesthood is a type of the greater priesthood of Jesus Christ, who is described as a priest in the order of Melchizedek, transcending the Levitical order.to collect a tenth from the people The collection of a tenth, or tithe, was a requirement under the Mosaic Law, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-33</a> and <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a>. The tithe was intended to support the Levites, who had no inheritance of land like the other tribes, as their role was to serve God and the community in religious matters. This practice underscores the principle of giving back to God a portion of what He has provided, a concept that continues in various forms in Christian teachings today.that is, from their brothers The phrase "from their brothers" emphasizes the familial and covenantal relationship among the Israelites. All the tribes, including Levi, were descendants of Abraham, and thus shared a common heritage and responsibility. This familial language highlights the unity and mutual support expected within the covenant community, where the Levites served on behalf of their fellow Israelites.though they too are descended from Abraham This phrase points to the shared ancestry of the Levites and the rest of the Israelites, all being descendants of Abraham. It underscores the idea that the Levites, despite their special role, are not inherently superior but are part of the same covenant family. This connection to Abraham is significant, as it ties the Levitical priesthood to the broader narrative of God's promises to Abraham, including the promise of blessing to all nations, which finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi</a> The third son of Jacob and Leah, Levi is the ancestor of the tribe of Levi, which was set apart for priestly duties in Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a> Members of the tribe of Levi who were given the responsibility of performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals. They were intermediaries between God and the people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tithing.htm">Tithing</a> The practice of giving a tenth of one's income or produce, as commanded in the Mosaic Law, to support the Levitical priesthood and the work of the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, through whom God promised to bless all nations. He is the common ancestor of both the Levites and the people from whom they collected tithes. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a> Refers to the Mosaic Law, which includes commandments and instructions given to the Israelites, including the practice of tithing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_priesthood.htm">The Role of the Priesthood</a> The Levites were chosen by God to serve as priests, highlighting the importance of dedicated service in spiritual leadership. This calls us to respect and support those who serve in ministry today. <a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_tithing.htm">The Principle of Tithing</a> Tithing is a biblical principle that predates the Law and continues to be relevant. It teaches us about stewardship and the importance of supporting God's work financially. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_heritage_and_responsibility.htm">Spiritual Heritage and Responsibility</a> Just as the Levites were part of the family of Abraham, we too are part of a spiritual family with responsibilities. We are called to contribute to the spiritual and material needs of our community. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_giving.htm">Faithfulness in Giving</a> The practice of tithing is an act of faith and obedience. It challenges us to trust God with our resources and to prioritize His kingdom in our financial decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 7</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_melchizedek_priesthood.htm">What is the Melchizedek Priesthood?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_levi_pay_tithes_pre-birth.htm">How can the text claim that Levi paid tithes through Abraham (Hebrews 7:9-10) when Levi had not yet been born?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_hebrews_7_mention_melchizedek.htm">Why does Hebrews 7 establish a priesthood 'in the order of Melchizedek' (Hebrews 7:17), which appears to undermine the Levitical priesthood mandated in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_god_named_jesus_priest.htm">In Hebrews 5:5, where is the historical evidence for God directly declaring Jesus as priest in a manner consistent with Israel's established priesthood?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) They that are of the sons.--Rather, those of the sons of Levi that receive, &c. There is an apparent difficulty here. The priests, it is urged, did not receive tithes from the people; the tithe was paid to the Levites, and but the tenth part of this tithe fell to the lot of the priests. Two considerations seem entirely to remove this difficulty. (1) The question is not one of emolument, but of position. The authority to exact tithes was in strictness vested in the priests, the supreme guardians of the laws relating to all religious duties and observances, and the Levites were but their assistants. That the priests received for their own use but a part of the tribute paid by the nation is a matter of no moment here. (2) The Levites themselves paid tithes to the priests, who therefore stood alone in receiving tithes but paying none. It is the positive ordinance of the law, and nothing but this, that raises brethren above brethren, and gives to the priest this claim upon men who would otherwise be on an equality with himself through common descent from Abraham.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 5-7. - And they indeed of the song of Levi who receive the office of priesthood have commandment to receive tithes of the people according to the Law, that is, of their brethren, though these have come out of the loins of Abraham: but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath received tithes of Abraham. As much as to say, "Let it not be said that the tithing of Abraham by Melchizedek implies no higher priestly prerogative than the tithing of Abraham's descendants by the sons of Aaron; for there is this difference: They, in virtue only of a special ordinance of the Law, not of original right, were allowed to tithe their brethren, though descended from the same great ancestor; he, though not of them or of the race at all, in virtue of his own inherent dignity, tithes the whole race as represented in its patriarch." (We observe how, in place of the aorist ἔδωκε, used when the mere historical incident was referred to, we have here the perfect δεδεκάτωκε (as also εὐλόγηκε in what follows, and δεδεκάτωται in ver. 9), denoting a completed act, of which the effects and significance remain; Melchizedek, who represents the priesthood after his order, being viewed in permanent relation to Abraham, who represents the chosen race.) And hath blessed him that hath (i.e. the holder of) the promises. But, without all controversy, the less is blessed of the better. The superiority evidenced by bestowal of blessing no less than by receiving of tithe having been thus noticed, the contrast with the Levitical priesthood is continued in the following verses. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/7-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Law νόμον (nomon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. commands ἐντολὴν (entolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1785.htm">Strong's 1785: </a> An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sons υἱῶν (huiōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Levi Λευὶ (Leui) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3017.htm">Strong's 3017: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites. who become λαμβάνοντες (lambanontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. priests ἱερατείαν (hierateian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2405.htm">Strong's 2405: </a> The duty (office) of a priest, priesthood. From hierateuo; priestliness, i.e. The sacerdotal function. to collect a tenth ἀποδεκατοῦν (apodekatoun) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_586.htm">Strong's 586: </a> To take off (deduct) a tenth part (of my property) (and give it away), pay tithe. From apo and dekatoo; to tithe. from the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people λαὸν (laon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. (that τοῦτ’ (tout’) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is, ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brothers), ἀδελφοὺς (adelphous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. even though καίπερ (kaiper) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2539.htm">Strong's 2539: </a> Although, though. From kai and per; and indeed, i.e. Nevertheless or notwithstanding. they are descended ἐξεληλυθότας (exelēlythotas) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Abraham. Ἀβραάμ (Abraam) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_11.htm">Strong's 11: </a> Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 7:5 They indeed of the sons of Levi (Heb. He. 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