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…
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