And here — In the Levitical priesthood. But there — In the case of Melchisedec. He of whom it is testified that he liveth — Who is not spoken of as one that died for another to succeed him; but is represented only as living, no mention being made either of his birth or death.
Related Commentaries of Hebrews 7:8
Hebrews 7:8
8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.