“ And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. ”
And as I may so say - So to speak - ὡς ἔπος εἰπεῖν hōs epos eipein. For numerous examples in the classic writers of this expression, see Wetstein in loc. It is used precisely as it is w...
(4) And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. (4) A twofold amplification: The first, that Melchizedek took the tithes as one immortal (that is, in respect that...
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...
payed tithes . Greek. Pass, of dekatoo, as Hebrews 7:6 . in . through. Greek. dia . App-104. Hebrews 7:1 .
9. Levi also, etc. He advances farther, and says, that even Levi himself, who was then in the loins of Abraham, was not exempt from the same subordination; for Abraham, by paying tithes...
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. And as I may so say - Και ὡς επος ειπειν· And so to speak a word. This form of speech, which is very frequent among the...
And as I may so say,— Elsner is of opinion, that this should be translated, to say the truth; and he produces some passages out of the classics to vindicate this version.
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. As I may so say - to preclude his words being taken in the mere literal sense; I may say virtually, Levi, in the...
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...
And as I may so say. — Or, so to speak : an apologetic mode of introducing an expression which might seem strange. In the thought itself there is no real difficulty, if we are careful to take into...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
And as l may so say ,.... With truth, and with great propriety and pertinence: Levi also who receiveth tithes ; or the Levites, who receive tithes according to the law of Moses from the people of...
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. Ver. 9. Levi also paid tithes ] If any shall object, so did Christ also, sith he was in the loins of Abraham too; it...
And here In the Levitical priesthood; men that die, receive tithes, but there In the case of Melchisedec; he of whom it is witnessed that he liveth Who is not spoken of as one that died for ano...
"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...
Melchisedec's Priesthood. A. D. 62. 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most...
OLBGrk; And as I may so say: the Spirit now sets this priesthood above the Levitical by instance, which instance being not so proper or direct, his form of introducing it is considerable, as wv ep...
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 7:1-17 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 7:1-2 . 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 7:1 . 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...
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...
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...
The superiority of Melchizedek over the Levitical priests:
Genesis 14:20 ; Hebrews 7:4 ; Romans 5:12
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...
And even Levi, who received tithes — Not in person, but in his successors, as it were, paid tithes — In the person of Abraham.