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A Superior Priesthood
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse establishes Melchizedek's superiority over Abraham. This is proven by two actions: Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham and he blessed Abraham. Unlike the Levites who received tithes by law from their kinsmen, Melchizedek's authority was inherent, foreshadowing the superior nature of Christ's priesthood.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:6
18th Century
Theologian
But he whose descent is not counted from them. Melchizedek. The word descent is, in the margin, pedigree. The meaning is…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:6
He whose genealogy is not counted (ο μη γενεαλογουμενος). Articular participle with negative μη (usual with participles) of the ol…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:6
19th Century
Bishop
Whose descent.—Better, whose genealogy (Hebrews 7:3).
Received tithes.—Rather, hat…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:5–7
19th Century
Preacher
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people accordi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:5–7
(5–6a) Here the meaning of the payment of the tithe is spelled out. Not only was such a payment widely customary, but the law required it to be mad…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:6
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed him, etc. This is the fifth comparison between Christ and Melchizedek. The Apostle assumes it as an accepted principle that the le…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:6
17th Century
Pastor
But he whose descent is not counted from them ,
&c] That is, Melchizedek, whose genealogy or pedigree is not reckone…
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…