Hebrews 7:6

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 7:6

BSB

But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.

AKJV

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

CPDV

But this man, whose lineage is not enumerated with them, received tithes from Abraham, and he blessed even the one who held the promises.

ERV

but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.

NHEB

but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.

SMT

And he not having his descent traced from them received a tenth from Abraham, and praised him having the promises.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 7:6

ButG1161ConjunctionhewhosedescentisG1075Verb notG3361 countedG1075Verb fromG1537Preposition themG846receivedtithesG1183VerbofAbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine andG2532Conjunction blessedG2127VerbhimthathadG2192VerbthepromisesG1860Noun Feminine

Commentary for Hebrews 7:6

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

Overview of Hebrews 7:6

Summary

Non-Levite Melchizedek received tithes, confirming superiority

Event

Receiving Abraham's tithe

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC