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A Sign of Superiority
The central argument is that Melchizedek's greatness is proven by the fact that Abraham, the revered patriarch of Israel, paid him a tithe. Commentators explain that in the ancient world, the one who receives tithes is superior to the one who pays them. By this act, Abraham, the friend of God, acknowledged Melchizedek's higher spiritual rank.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:4
18th Century
Theologian
Verse 4: Now consider how great this man was. The apostle's object was to exalt the rank and dignity of Melchizedek. The Jews had a profou…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:4
How great (πηλικος). Geometrical magnitude in contrast to arithmetical (ποσος), here only in N.T., "how distinguished." He receive…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:4
19th Century
Bishop
How great this man was.—Better, is: the greatness abides, set forth in the words of Scripture. In the re…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:4
The author proceeds to bring out the greatness of Melchizedek with an argument that the modern mind may find rather curious but which would have be…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:4
16th Century
Theologian
Now consider, etc. This is the fourth comparison between Christ and Melchisedec, that Abraham presented tithes to him. But though…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:4
17th Century
Pastor
Now consider how great this man was Melchizedek, of whom so many great and wonderful things are said in the preceding ver…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 7:4–10
17th Century
Minister
That High Priest who should afterward appear, of whom Melchizedec was a type, must be much superior to the Levitical priests. Observe Abraham's gre…