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Hebrews 7:9
And (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes paid tithes in Abraham:
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Hebrews 7:9 in other translations
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
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In context
6 But he, whose pedigree is not numbered among them, received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises.
7 And without all contradiction, that which is less is blessed by the better.
8 And here indeed, men that die receive tithes: but there, he hath witness that he liveth.
9 And (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes paid tithes in Abraham:
10 For he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchisedech met him.
11 If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech: and not be called according to the order of Aaron?
12 For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law,
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