Category: Hebrews – Chapter 7

Hebrews 7:8 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 8 says: And here men that die receive tithes; but there one, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 8 Hebrews 7:8 is part of a passage where the author is comparing Melchizedek, a mysterious figure in the Old…

Hebrews 7:7 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 7 says: But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 7 This verse from Hebrews 7:7 is referring to Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem who blessed Abraham and to whom Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils…

Hebrews 7:6 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 6 says: but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 6 Hebrews 7:6 declares that Jesus, who was not a physical descendant of Abraham, still took…

Hebrews 7:5 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 5 says: 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: Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter…

Hebrews 7:4 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 4 says: Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth out of the chief spoils. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 4 Hebrews 7:4 speaks of the great faith of Abraham, the patriarch, in God. Abraham was asked by…

Hebrews 7:3 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 3 says: without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like unto the Son of God), abideth a priest continually. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 3 In Hebrews 7:3, the writer is making a comparison between…

Hebrews 7:2 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 2 says: to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace; Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 2 Hebrews 7:2 speaks of Melchizedek, a mysterious figure who…

Hebrews 7:1 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 1 says: For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 1 Hebrews 7:1 tells the story of Melchizedek, the king of Salem, who was…