Hebrews 7:8

And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 7:8

BSB

In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.

AKJV

And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives.

CPDV

And certainly, here, men who receive tithes still die; but there, he bears witness that he lives.

ERV

And here men that die receive tithes; but there one, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

NHEB

Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.

SMT

And here truly dying men receive tenths; but there he, bearing witness that he lives.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 7:8

AndG2532Conjunction hereG5602 menG444Noun MasculinethatdieG599Verb receiveG2983Verb tithesG1181Adjective butG1161Conjunction thereG1563AdverbhereceiveththemofwhomitiswitnessedG3140Verb thatG3754ConjunctionhelivethG2198Verb

Commentary for Hebrews 7:8

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

Overview of Hebrews 7:8

Summary

Melchizedek's perpetual life surpasses mortal levitical priests

Event

Comparing priesthoods

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD