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class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And apart from all dispute, the inferior is blessed by the superior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But without any dispute the lesser <i>person</i> is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Yet it is beyond all dispute that the lesser person is <i>always</i> blessed by the greater one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Without a doubt, the inferior is blessed by the superior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Without a doubt, the inferior is blessed by the superior. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone agrees a person who gives a blessing is greater than the one who receives the blessing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />No one can deny that the more important person blesses the less important person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There is no doubt that the one who blesses is greater than the one who is blessed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It is beyond dispute that the less important person is blessed by the more important person. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And without all contradiction the less is blessed by the better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And beyond all dispute it is always the inferior who is blessed by the superior.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and apart from all controversy, the less is blessed by the better—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And apart from all dispute, the inferior is blessed by the superior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and apart from all controversy, the less by the better is blessed -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And without all controversy the less is praised of the better.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And without all contradiction, that which is less, is blessed by the better. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet this is without any contradiction, for what is less should be blessed by what is better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Unquestionably, a lesser person is blessed by a greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Beyond dispute: he who was less was blessed by him who was greater than himself.<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 />But without dispute, he who is lesser is blessed by him who is greater than he.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And, without any contradiction, the less is blessed by the better.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For without contradiction the less is blessed by the better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />but without all dispute the inferior receives benediction from the superior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />now 'tis past dispute, he that is blessed is inferior to him that blesses:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And beyond all dispute it is always the inferior who is blessed by the superior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, without any dispute, the less is blessed by the better.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now without all contradiction the inferior is blessed by the superior:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/7-7.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=1044" 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">6</span>But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasēs (Adj-GFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/485.htm" title="485: antilogias (N-GFS) -- Contradiction, contention, rebellion. From a derivative of antilego; dispute, disobedience.">indisputably,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/1640.htm" title="1640: elatton (Adj-NNS-C) -- Less, smaller; poorer, inferior. Or elatton el-at-tone'; comparative of the same as elachistos; smaller.">lesser</a> <a href="/greek/2127.htm" title="2127: eulogeitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.">is blessed</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2909.htm" title="2909: kreittonos (Adj-GMS-C) -- Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler.">greater.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.…<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/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19-20</a></span><br />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="/genesis/27-27.htm">Genesis 27:27-29</a></span><br />So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed. / May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine. / May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-23.htm">Numbers 6:23-27</a></span><br />“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: / ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-5.htm">Deuteronomy 21:5</a></span><br />And the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name and to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-2.htm">1 Chronicles 16:2</a></span><br />When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.<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="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Proverbs 10:22</a></span><br />The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a></span><br />A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-9.htm">Isaiah 61:9</a></span><br />Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-30.htm">Ezekiel 44:30</a></span><br />The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12-13</a></span><br />As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-19.htm">Matthew 23:19</a></span><br />You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-50.htm">Luke 24:50-51</a></span><br />When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. / While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.</p><p class="hdg">without.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a></b></br> And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.</p><p class="hdg">the less.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Hebrews 11:20,21</a></b></br> By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-20.htm">Genesis 27:20-40</a></b></br> And Isaac said unto his son, How <i>is it</i> that thou hast found <i>it</i> so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought <i>it</i> to me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1-4</a></b></br> And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Always</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Better</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Contradiction</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Controversy</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Dispute</a> <a href="/galatians/4-20.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Gainsaying</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-5.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Inferior</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-25.htm">Lesser</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Superior</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Always</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-20.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-19.htm">Better</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Contradiction</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Controversy</a> <a href="/exodus/17-2.htm">Dispute</a> <a href="/james/1-6.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Gainsaying</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/job/12-3.htm">Inferior</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-25.htm">Lesser</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Superior</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And indisputably</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the certainty and universally accepted nature of the statement that follows. In the context of Hebrews, the author is establishing a principle that is beyond debate, drawing from a well-understood cultural and religious norm. This certainty is crucial for the argument being made about the superiority of Melchizedek's priesthood over the Levitical priesthood, which is a central theme in <a href="/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7</a>.<p><b>the lesser is blessed by the greater</b><br>This principle is rooted in the biblical tradition where blessings are typically conferred by someone of higher status or authority. In the Old Testament, patriarchs like Abraham and Isaac bestowed blessings upon their descendants, signifying a transfer of divine favor and authority. The context here refers to Melchizedek blessing Abraham (<a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a>), which implies Melchizedek's superiority. This is significant because Abraham is the patriarch of Israel, and by extension, the Levitical priesthood. The author of Hebrews uses this to argue that Jesus, as a priest in the order of Melchizedek, holds a superior priesthood to that of the Levites. This aligns with the broader theme of Hebrews, which presents Jesus as the ultimate high priest, fulfilling and surpassing the old covenant.<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 in <a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7</a> as a type of Christ, representing a priesthood that is eternal and superior to the Levitical 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. In <a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7</a>, he is noted for giving a tenth of his spoils to Melchizedek, acknowledging Melchizedek's greater status.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_priesthood.htm">Levitical Priesthood</a></b><br>This refers to the priestly system established under the Law of Moses, where the descendants of Levi served as priests. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7</a> contrasts this temporary priesthood with the eternal priesthood of Melchizedek.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>Presented in Hebrews as the ultimate high priest, Jesus is linked to Melchizedek's order, emphasizing His eternal and superior priesthood.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem (Salem)</a></b><br>The city where Melchizedek was king. It later becomes a significant city in biblical history, known as Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority_and_blessing.htm">Understanding Authority and Blessing</a></b><br>The principle that the lesser is blessed by the greater highlights the importance of recognizing spiritual authority and God's ordained order. In our lives, we should respect and honor those whom God has placed in positions of spiritual leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_christ's_priesthood.htm">The Superiority of Christ's Priesthood</a></b><br>Jesus, as our high priest in the order of Melchizedek, offers a priesthood that is eternal and perfect. This should encourage us to rely on His intercession and draw near to God with confidence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Just as Abraham humbly received a blessing from Melchizedek, we should approach God and His representatives with humility, acknowledging our need for His grace and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The connection between Melchizedek and Christ shows the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout history. This should strengthen our faith in God's sovereignty and His unfolding purposes.<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/is_the_law_of_moses_useful_or_not.htm">Is the law of Moses useful? Yes. All scripture is... profitable... (2 Timothy 3:16) No. . . . A former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness... (Hebrews 7:18)</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_melchizedek,_and_his_lineage.htm">Genesis 14:18: Who is Melchizedek, and why is there no clear historical or biblical lineage to verify his existence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_reject_and_defeat_his_people.htm">(Psalm 44:9-10) Why would a supposedly omnipotent and loving God suddenly reject His people and allow them to be defeated in battle?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">And without all contradiction.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">but without any dispute.</span> Two parts of the argument are specified in this verse and <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm" title="But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.">Hebrews 7:6</a>. Melchizedek has blessed Abraham; but certainly (in every such act of blessing as is here contemplated) it is the less that is blessed by the greater. The conclusion, that Melchizedek in this act appears as Abraham's superior, it did not seem necessary to express.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/7-7.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">And</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">indisputably,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀντιλογίας</span> <span class="translit">(antilogias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_485.htm">Strong's 485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contradiction, contention, rebellion. From a derivative of antilego; dispute, disobedience.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Neuter 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">lesser</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλαττον</span> <span class="translit">(elatton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1640.htm">Strong's 1640: </a> </span><span class="str2">Less, smaller; poorer, inferior. Or elatton el-at-tone'; comparative of the same as elachistos; smaller.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is blessed</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐλογεῖται</span> <span class="translit">(eulogeitai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2127.htm">Strong's 2127: </a> </span><span class="str2">(lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(hypo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</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">greater.</span><br /><span class="grk">κρείττονος</span> <span class="translit">(kreittonos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2909.htm">Strong's 2909: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/7-7.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 7:7 But without any dispute the lesser (Heb. He. 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