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Hebrews 7:6

Hebrews 7:6
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But he whose descent is not counted from them, &c. That is, Melchizedek, whose genealogy or pedigree is not reckoned…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

But he whose descent is not counted from them - Melchizedek. The word “descent” is “pedigree” in the margin. The meaning…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Blessed him that had the promises - This is a continuation of the same argument, namely, to show the superiority of…

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

and blessed Lit., and hath blessed. Second point of superiority. The act is regarded as permanent and still continuous…