Hebrews 7:5 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:5

And verily they that are of the sons of Levi - The meaning of this verse is, that the Levitical priests had a right to receive tithes of their brethren, but still that they were inferior to Melchizedek. The apostle admits that their superiority to the rest of the people was shown by the fact that they had a right to require of them the tenth part of the productions of the land for their maintenance, and for the support of religion. But still he says, that their inferiority to Melchizedek, and... 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 7:5

verily they = they indeed sons Greek. huios App-108 . office, &c Greek. hierateia. Only here and Luke 1:9 . take tithes of Greek. apodekatoo See Luke 11:42 according to . Greek. kata . App-104 . out o f. Greek. ek , as above read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 7:5

And they indeed of the sons of Levi that receive the priest's office have commanded to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though these have come out of the loins of Abraham.Hewitt sheds light on a supposed difficulty arising from the fact that the priests did not take tithes directly from the people, but from the Levites who in turn had taken them from the people; but, as he noted, that is going out of the way to find a difficulty. He wrote,The usual... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 7:5

Hebrews 7:5. To take tithes, &c.— According to the law, to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brethren. Our author's design is to magnify the priesthood of Melchisedec: in order whereto he magnifies the dignity of the Levitical priesthood, and then shews that the other, of Melchisedec, was to be preferred to it. Thus stands his argument: "It was a great honour conferred on theLevitical priesthood, that they were empowered to receive tithes of the whole nation who were their... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:5

5. sons of Levi—namely, those alone who belonged to the family of Aaron, to whom the priesthood was restricted. Tithes originally paid to the whole tribe of Levi, became at length attached to the priesthood. according to the law—sanctioned by Jehovah ( :-). of their brethren—with whom, in point of natural descent, they are on a level. though, c.—Though thus on a level by common descent from Abraham, they yet pay tithe to the Levites, whose brethren they are. Now the Levites are subordinate to... 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 7:4-10

The exposition of Melchizedek’s significance 7:4-10In these straightforward verses, which expound Hebrews 7:1-3, the writer explained further how Melchizedek was superior to Abraham, the ancestor of Levi, the head of the priestly tribe under the Old (Mosaic) Covenant. He said more about three of the facts mentioned above: Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham, he blessed Abraham, and he lived longer than Abraham. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:5

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 7:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 7:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 7:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:5

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 7:4-10

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