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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/hebrews/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/hebrews/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For although Levi wasn’t born yet, the seed from which he came was in Abraham’s body when Melchizedek collected the tithe from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hebrews/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For he was still in the loin of <i>his</i> father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for he was still in the loins of his forefather when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for Levi was still in the loins (unborn) of his forefather [Abraham] when Melchizedek met him (Abraham).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for he was still within his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for he was still within his ancestor when Melchizedek met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />This is because Levi was born later into the family of Abraham, who gave a tenth to Melchizedek. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Even though Levi had not yet been born, he was in the body of Abraham when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For Levi had not yet been born, but was, so to speak, in the body of his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because Levi was still inside his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For he was still in his ancestor Abraham's loins when Melchizedek met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for Levi was yet in the loins of his forefather when Melchizedek met Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for he was yet in the loins of the father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For he was still in the loin of <i>his</i> father when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for he was yet in the loins of the father when Melchisedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For yet was he in his father's loins, when Melchisedec met him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedech met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for he was still in his father’s loins when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he was yet in the loins of his forefather Abraham, when Mel-chis'e-dec met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For he was yet in the loins of his father when he met Melchizedek.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For he was as yet in the loins of his father when Melchisedec met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for he was even then in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for Levi was yet in the loins of his forefather when Melchizedek met Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/7-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1065" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Melchizedek and Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/3198.htm" title="3198: Melchisedek (N-NMS) -- Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch.">Melchizedek</a> <a href="/greek/4876.htm" title="4876: synēntēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur.">met</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Abraham,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">Levi was</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still.">still</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/3751.htm" title="3751: osphui (N-DFS) -- The loins. Of uncertain affinity; the loin, i.e. The hip; internally procreative power.">loin</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of his</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">ancestor.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a></span><br />Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a></span><br />The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Genesis 14:17</a></span><br />After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-21.htm">Genesis 14:21-24</a></span><br />The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the goods for yourself.” / But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6</a></span><br />And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Hebrews 6:20</a></span><br />where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Hebrews 7:1-3</a></span><br />This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” / Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Hebrews 7:4-6</a></span><br />Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder. / 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. / But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Hebrews 7:15-17</a></span><br />And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, / one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life. / For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21</a></span><br />but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Hebrews 7:24-25</a></span><br />But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Hebrews 7:28</a></span><br />For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1-2</a></span><br />The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a></span><br />But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></b></br> 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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Genesis 35:11</a></b></br> And God said unto him, I <i>am</i> 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;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-26.htm">Genesis 46:26</a></b></br> All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt, which came out of his loins, besides Jacob's sons' wives, all the souls <i>were</i> threescore and six;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/7-9.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/judges/18-29.htm">Ancestor</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Body</a> <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-15.htm">Forefather</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Melchisedec</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Melchisedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-3.htm">Melchizedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Melchiz'edek</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Met</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Ancestor</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Forefather</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Melchisedec</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Melchisedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Melchizedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Melchiz'edek</a> <a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Met</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order.</a></span><br></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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Melchizedek's meeting with Abraham is significant because it establishes Melchizedek as a type of Christ, being both a king and a priest. This dual role prefigures Jesus Christ, who is both King and High Priest. The meeting occurs after Abraham's victory over the kings, and Melchizedek blesses Abraham, which signifies the superiority of Melchizedek's priesthood over the Levitical priesthood that would come later.<p><b>Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor</b><br>This phrase indicates that Levi, the great-grandson of Abraham and the progenitor of the Levitical priesthood, was not yet born at the time of Abraham's encounter with Melchizedek. The concept of being "in the loin" is a Hebraic way of expressing that Levi was still a future descendant, emphasizing the idea of generational continuity. This is significant because it suggests that the Levitical priesthood, represented by Levi, was subordinate to the priesthood of Melchizedek. Theologically, this supports the argument in Hebrews that Jesus' priesthood, in the order of Melchizedek, is superior to the Levitical priesthood.<p><b>of his ancestor</b><br>The term "ancestor" refers to Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelite nation. Abraham is a central figure in biblical history, revered as the father of faith. His role as the ancestor of Levi underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. This connection highlights the continuity of God's covenant promises from Abraham through his descendants. Theologically, it underscores the argument that the priesthood of Melchizedek, and thus of Christ, is eternal and predates the Levitical system, which was temporary and preparatory for the coming of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/melchizedek.htm">Melchizedek</a></b><br>A mysterious figure in the Bible, Melchizedek is both a king and a priest. He is significant for his role in blessing Abraham and is seen as a type of Christ, representing an eternal priesthood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, Abraham is a central figure in the Bible. His faith and obedience to God are foundational to the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi</a></b><br>Levi is one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the ancestor of the Levitical priesthood. The Levites were set apart for religious duties in Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levitical_priesthood.htm">The Levitical Priesthood</a></b><br>This priesthood, descending from Levi, was responsible for the religious rituals and sacrifices in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_meeting_of_melchizedek_and_abraham.htm">The Meeting of Melchizedek and Abraham</a></b><br>This event is recorded in <a href="/bsb/genesis/14.htm">Genesis 14</a>, where Melchizedek blesses Abraham and receives a tithe from him, establishing a precedent for priestly blessing and tithing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_christ's_priesthood.htm">The Superiority of Christ's Priesthood</a></b><br>Christ's priesthood, like Melchizedek's, is eternal and superior to the Levitical priesthood. This underscores the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice and intercession.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Just as Levi was in the loins of Abraham, our spiritual heritage in Christ is significant. We are part of a lineage of faith that transcends physical ancestry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Abraham's faith and obedience set a precedent for believers. We are called to trust and obey God, knowing that our actions have implications for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_tithing_and_blessing.htm">The Role of Tithing and Blessing</a></b><br>The act of tithing to Melchizedek by Abraham shows the importance of recognizing and honoring God's provision and blessing in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_biblical_typology.htm">Understanding Biblical Typology</a></b><br>Melchizedek as a type of Christ helps us understand how the Old Testament points to Jesus. Recognizing these types enriches our understanding of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_melchizedek_priesthood.htm">What is the Melchizedek Priesthood?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_tithing_necessary_for_christians.htm">Is tithing necessary for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτε</span> <span class="translit">(hote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Melchizedek</span><br /><span class="grk">Μελχισέδεκ</span> <span class="translit">(Melchisedek)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">met</span><br /><span class="grk">συνήντησεν</span> <span class="translit">(synēntēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4876.htm">Strong's 4876: </a> </span><span class="str2">To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abraham,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Levi] was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">still</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔτι</span> <span class="translit">(eti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2089.htm">Strong's 2089: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loin</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀσφύϊ</span> <span class="translit">(osphui)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3751.htm">Strong's 3751: </a> </span><span class="str2">The loins. Of uncertain affinity; the loin, i.e. The hip; internally procreative power.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of [his]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ancestor.</span><br /><span class="grk">πατρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(patros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/7-10.htm">Hebrews 7:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/7-10.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 7:10 For he was yet in the body (Heb. He. 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