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A tenth (δεκατην). It was common to offer a tenth of the spoils to the gods. So Abraham recognized Melchizedek as a priest of God.…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all. That is, a tenth part of all the spoils which he had taken (Genesis 14:20), thu…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Gave a tenth part—Literally, divided a tenth. This point is fully discussed in Hebrews 7:4-9.
King of righ…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
His very names being instructive, Righteousness first, and Peace afterwards, as it is with our divine Lord, who has brought in everlasting righteou…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Abraham gave Melchizedek “a tenth of everything,” i. e., of the spoils from the battle (cf. vv.4ff.). So far the author is simply identifying Melch…
John Gill
JohnGill
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all
Or tithes, as in (Genesis 14:20) . Philo the Jew F2
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Melchizedek met Abraham when returning from the rescue of Lot. His name, “King of Righteousne ,” undoubtedly fitting for his character, marked him …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
In Hebrews 5, the Apostle proved that Christ is a priest, but in Hebrews 6, he inserted certain points to prepare the minds of his hearers. Now he …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson