Hebrews 7:9
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.In other versions
And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;
ASV
And we may say that in Abraham, even Levi, who has a right to take the tenth part, gave it;
BBE
and, so to speak, through Abraham, Levi also, who received tithes, has been made to pay tithes.
DBY
So to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
WEB
and so to speak, through Abraham even Levi who is receiving tithes, hath paid tithes,
YLT
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receives tithes, paid tithes in Abraham.
ENG
And as I may say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
WBT
And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
BSB
In context
7And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
9And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Abraham