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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:4

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 veneration for Abraham, and if it could be shown that Melchizedek was superior to Abraham, then it would be easy to demonstrate the superiority of Christ as a priest to all who descended from Abraham. Accordingly he argues, that he to whom even the patriarch Abraham showed so much respect, must have had an exalted rank. Abraham, according to the views of the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 7:4-7

Hebrews 7:4-7. 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 priest of God, and a superior; though he was himself a patriarch, greater than a king, and a progenitor of many kings. The sons of Levi take tithes of their brethren Sprung from Abraham as well as themselves. The Levites, therefore, are greater than they; but the priests are greater... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 7:1-10

7:1-10:18 CHRIST’S PRIESTHOOD AND SACRIFICEThe priesthood of Melchizedek (7:1-10)Jesus Christ’s high priesthood is far superior to Aaron’s. Christ belongs to the priestly order of Melchizedek, a priesthood that existed before, and is far higher than, that of Aaron. (For the background concerning Melchizedek see Genesis 14:17-24 and Psalms 110:4.) Melchizedek was both a priest and a king, a combination not allowed in the Aaronic priesthood. In the Levitical order, people kept strict records of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 7:4

consider . Greek. theoreo. App-133 . man = one. I e priest (Hebrews 7:3 ). spoils . Greek. akrothinion Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 7:4

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth of the chief spoils.Regarding the tithes that Abraham paid to Melchizedek, Bristol observed thatNot only was the amount determined as one tenth, but the Greek word denotes the quality of the gift, in that it consisted of the best of the plunder. It was the best that was usually offered to the gods in Greek warfare.[8]The chief spoils is in line with the principle that the best belongs to God. The Jewish... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 7:4

Hebrews 7:4. 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 superior to Levi, or any son of his, since (if I may be allowed so to say) they paid tithes in Abraham;" Hebrews 7:9. This is a severe stroke upon the Jews, not only as it proves the superior dignity of Christ above the Aaronical priesthood, but shews also that God had of old a people among the Gentiles, and that there was a person among them... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:4

4. consider—not merely see, but weigh with attentive contemplation, the fact. even—"to whom (as his superior) Abraham even paid tithe (went so far as to pay tithe) of (consisting of, literally, 'from') the best of the spoils (literally, 'the top of the heap"; whether of corn, the first-fruits of which, taken from the top, used to be consecrated to God; or of spoils, from the top of which the general used to take some portion for consecration to God, or for his own use)." He paid "tithes of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 7:1-10

The significance of Melchizedek 7:1-10The writer began by explaining the significance of Melchizedek since understanding him is foundational to appreciating Jesus Christ’s high priestly ministry. [Note: See James Swetnam, "Form and Content in Hebrews 7-13," Biblica 55 (1974):333-48.] "The dominant text in Hebrews 7:1-10 is Genesis 14:17-20, but in chap. 7 as a whole Genesis 14:17-20 is subordinated to Psalms 110:4 . . ."The limits of the first section are confirmed literarily by an inclusio... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 7:1-18

C. The Son’s High Priestly Ministry 7:1-10:18The great resource of Christians when tempted to apostatize is our high priest, Jesus Christ. The writer therefore spent considerable time and space expounding His high priesthood to enable his readers to benefit from their resource. This section of the book continues to glorify Jesus Christ so the readers would appreciate Him sufficiently and not turn from Him. The priesthood of Melchizedek provided an analogy, for the writer, of Jesus’... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 7:4

The writer’s purpose was to show how great Melchizedek was compared to the venerated patriarch Abraham. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 7:4-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 7:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 7:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 7:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 7:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 7:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 7:1-18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 7:4

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