Hebrews 7:4

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 7:4

BSB

Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.

AKJV

Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

CPDV

Next, consider how great this man is, since the Patriarch Abraham even gave tithes to him from the principal things.

ERV

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth out of the chief spoils.

NHEB

Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth out of the most valuable plunder.

SMT

And behold how great this one, to whom also Abraham the patriarch gave the tenth of the first fruits.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 7:4

NowG1161Conjunction considerG2334VerbhowgreatG4080thismanG3778wasuntowhomG3739 evenG2532ConjunctionthepatriarchG3966Noun Masculine AbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine gaveG1325VerbthetenthG1181Adjective ofG1537PrepositionthespoilsG205Noun Neuter

Commentary for Hebrews 7:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 7:4

Summary

Melchizedek's significance evidenced by Abraham's honor

Event

Demonstrating Melchizedek's superiority

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC