Hebrews 7:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Hebrews 7:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Now consider how great this man was - The object of the apostle was to exalt the rank and dignity of Melchizedek. The Jews had a profound veneration for Abraham, and if it could be shown that Mel...
Hebrews 7:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) Now consider how great this man [was], unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. (3) Another figure: Melchizedek in his priesthood was above Abraham for he took tithes f...
Hebrews 7:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Melchizedek Priesthood of Christ. It is shown that Scripture itself makes reference to a type of priesthood which is quite distinct from the Levitical. The nature of this priesthood is set fort...
Hebrews 7:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

consider . Greek. theoreo. App-133. man . one.. e priest ( Hebrews 7:3 ). spoils . Greek. akrothinion Only here.
Hebrews 7:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4. Now consider, etc. This is the fourth comparison between Christ and Melchisedec, that Abraham presented tithes to him. But though tithes were instituted for several reasons, yet the Apo...
Hebrews 7:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now consider how great this man was , unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. Consider how great this man was - There is something exceedingly mysterious in the person and...
Hebrews 7:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Now consider how great this man was,— How great he,—this person, was. Heylin. "He was superior to Abraham, for he blessed him; and he was superior to Levi, or any son of his, since (if I may be...
Hebrews 7:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. Consider - earnestly, not merely see х theooreite ( G2334 ): weigh with attentive c...
Hebrews 7:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Priesthood after the Order of Aaron and of Melchizedek The theme of Christ's superiority to the Levitical priesthood is here resumed. In Hebrews 5:1-10 it has been shown that Christ possesses al...
Hebrews 7:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

How great this man was. — Better, is: the greatness abides, set forth in the words of Scripture. In the rest of the verse (where the best MSS. omit the word “even”) it is well to follow the liter...
Hebrews 7:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER VII. THE ALLEGORY OF MELCHIZEDEK. Hebrews 7:1-28 (R.V.). "For this Melchizedek, King of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and b...
Hebrews 7:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

A Priesthood Superior to Aaron' s Hebrews 7:1-10 Melchizedek was probably a literal king and priest in Salem. The blue smoke of his sacrifices rose morning and evening on the hill. Amid the tur...
Hebrews 7:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The writer now takes up again the subject of the Priesthood of Jesus after the order of Melchisedek. Melchisedek is called "Priest of the Most High." His name means king of righteousness. He is calle...
Hebrews 7:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; (2) To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; fi...
Hebrews 7:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now consider how great this man was ,.... Melchizedek, of whom so many great and wonderful things are said in the preceding verses: and as follows, unto whom the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth o...
Hebrews 7:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now consider how great this man was , unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. Ver. 4. How great this man was ] It is goodness that renders a man great, and the grace o...
Hebrews 7:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Consider how great this man was The greatness of Melchisedec is described in all the preceding and following particulars. But the most manifest proof of it was, that Abraham gave him tithes as a pr...
Hebrews 7:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

"For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him: to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all: first bei...
Hebrews 7:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Melchisedec's Priesthood. A. D. 62. 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most...
Hebrews 7:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; Now consider how great this man was: the Spirit compares with, and prefers, Melchisedec before Abraham, as he was God's high priest; he introduces it with pressing these Hebrews to exercis...
Hebrews 7:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES Hebrews 7:4 . How great. —Lit. “of what exalted rank.” Jesus had shown great reverence for Abraham. Spoils. —Lit. “the top part of a heap of grain.” Then firstfrui...
Hebrews 7:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:1-17 Melchisedec a Type. I. What is meant by King? what by Priest? what is the idea of Kingship and of Priesthood? (1) The idea of Kingship was to some extent announced in the creation...
Hebrews 7:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 7:1-2 . For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part...
Hebrews 7:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:1 . This Melchizedec, to whose illustrious history he now returns, from Hebrews 5:11 , was first by name or title king of righteousness, and afterwards king of Salem, that is, king of...
Hebrews 7:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Melchisedec, king of Salem Melchisedec I. MELCHISEDEC WAS “KING OF SALEM.” 1. Salem was certainly in Canaan--the land where Melchisedec and Abraham met. (1) It is not a matter of course t...
Hebrews 7:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK . The exposition of Christ's heavenly priesthood is now at length taken up and carried out. It extends to Hebrews 10:19 , form...
Hebrews 7:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now, consider how great this man was, unto whom even the Patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
Hebrews 7:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 2:29 ; Acts 7:8 ; Acts 7:9 ; Galatians 3:28 ; Galatians 3:29 ; Genesis 12:2 ; Genesis 14:20 ; Genesis 17:5 ; Genesis 17:6 ; James 2:23 ; Romans 4:11-13 ; Romans 4:17 ; Romans 4:18
Hebrews 7:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Our Great High Priest Hebrews 7:1-28 and Hebrews 8:1-13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Christ was God's Priest after the order of Melchisedec. "The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a Priest...
Hebrews 7:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The greatness of Melchisedec is described in all the preceding and following particulars. But the most manifest proof of it was, that Abraham gave him tithes as to a priest of God and a superior; t...

Hebrews 7:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 7:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 7:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 7:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hebrews 7:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 7:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 7:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Hebrews 7:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes