Hebrews 7:5
“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 according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi,.... Or Levites; who are of the tribe of Levi, whose descent is from him:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi - The meaning of this verse is, that the Levitical priests had a right to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They that are of the sons of Levi - The priests who are of the posterity of the Levites, and receive the priesthood in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 7:1-10
The foregoing chapter ended with a repetition of what had been cited once and again before out of Psa 110:4, Jesus, a…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
who receive the office of the priesthood The word used for "priesthood" is defined by Aristotle to mean "care concerning…
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