Hebrews 7:9

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 7:9

BSB

And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.

AKJV

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receives tithes, paid tithes in Abraham.

CPDV

And so it may be said that even Levi, who received tithes, was himself a tithe through Abraham.

ERV

And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;

NHEB

We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,

SMT

And as the word says, through Abraham, also Levi, receiving tenths, has paid a tenth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 7:9

AndG2532Conjunction asG5613AdverbImaysosayG2036 LeviG3017Noun Masculine alsoG2532Conjunction whoG3588 receivethG2983Verb tithesG1181AdjectivepayedtithesG1183Verb inG1223Preposition AbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Hebrews 7:9

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

Overview of Hebrews 7:9

Summary

Levi symbolically paid tithe through Abraham's prior act

Event

Levi's typological tithe

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC