Hebrews 7:4

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

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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 venerat...
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...
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 Le...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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

Melchizedek was superior to Abraham, because he took tithes from Abraham ( Genesis 14:20 ), and he also gave him his priestly benediction ( Genesis 1...
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. om...
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 Abraha...
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...
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."...
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)...
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,...
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...
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 pro...
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 who...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Melchisedec's Priesthood. A. D. 62. 1 For th...
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 in...
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....
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 King...
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 bl...
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...
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...
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 an...
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...
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...
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...

⁴ Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

Related Commentaries of Hebrews 7:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Hebrews 7:4