Hebrews 7:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Hebrews 7:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But he whose descent is not counted from them - Melchizedek. The word “descent” is “pedigree” in the margin. The meaning is, that he was not “in the same genealogy” - μὴ γενεαλογούμενος mē...
Hebrews 7:6 - 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 7:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

descent is . counted Greek. genealogeomai. Only here. from . out of. Greek. ek , as above received tithes Greek. dekatoo. Only here and Hebrews 7:9 .
Hebrews 7:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

6. Blessed him, etc. This is the fifth comparison between Christ and Melchisedec. The Apostle assumes it as an admitted principle that the less is blessed by the greater; and then he adds...
Hebrews 7:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. Blessed him that had the promises - This is a continuation of the same argument, namel...
Hebrews 7:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But he whose descent is not counted from them— This sufficiently explains what is meant in the preceding verses by Melchisedec's being said to be without father or mother: his descent or genea...
Hebrews 7:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. He whose descent is not counted from them - from "the sons of Levi," as those...
Hebrews 7:6 - 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 7:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Whose descent. — Better, whose genealogy ( Hebrews 7:3 ). Received tithes. — Rather, hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises. In Melchizedek we see a man wh...
Hebrews 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But he whose descent is not counted from them , c] That is, Melchizedek, whose genealogy or pedigree is not reckoned from the Levites, nor from any from whom they descend his lineal descent is not t...
Hebrews 7:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. Ver. 6. Received tithes of Abraham ] Gr. δεδεκατωκε, tithed or tenthed Abraham, by...
Hebrews 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Melchisedec's Priesthood. A. D. 62. 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most...
Hebrews 7:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The proof is here applied, showing Melchisedec to be greater, not than the Levitical priest only, but than Abraham himself. But he whose descent is not counted from them; he drew not his genealogy...
Hebrews 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - 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 7:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The superiority of Melchizedek over the Levitical priests:
Hebrews 7:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 3:25 ; Galatians 3:16 ; Genesis 12:13 ; Genesis 12:2 ; Genesis 13:14-17 ; Genesis 14:19 ; Genesis 14:20 ; Genesis 17:4-8 ; Genesis 22:17 ; Genesis 22:18 ; Hebrews 11:13 ; Hebrews 11:...
Hebrews 7:6 - 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 7:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He who is not from them — The Levites Blessed — Another proof of his superiority. Even him that had the promises — That was so highly favoured of God. When St. Paul speaks of Christ, he says, "the...

Hebrews 7:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 7:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 7:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 7:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hebrews 7:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 7:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 7:6 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Hebrews 7:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes