Hebrews 7:9

9 One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham,

Hebrews 7:9 In-Context

7 It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior.
8 Here tithes are received by mortal men; there, by one of whom it is testified that he lives.
9 One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham,
10 for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchiz'edek met him.
11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levit'ical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchiz'edek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?
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