Bible Commentary

For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him. For he was yet in the loins of his father – Abraham is here called the father of Levi, by a common use of the word, referring to a more remote ancestor than the literal father. The meaning of the apostle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:10”

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes in Abraham. 9. as I may so say ] Rather, “so to speak;” shewing the writer’s consciousness that the expression is somewhat strained, especially as even Isaac was not born till 14 years later. The phrase is classic, and is common in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:9”

And here men that die receive tithes; but there he [receiveth them,] of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. 8. And here ] As things now are; while the Levitic priesthood still continues. men that die ] “Dying men” men who are under liability to die (comp. Heb 7:23), as in the lines “He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:8”

And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. 7. of the better ] i.e. the inferior is blessed by one who is ( pro hoc vice or quoad hoc) the Superior. Hence blessing was one of the recognised priestly functions (Num 6:23-26). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And without … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:7”

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. 6. and blessed ] Lit., and hath blessed. Second point of superiority. The act is regarded as permanent and still continuous in its effects, in accordance with the writer’s manner of regarding Scripture as a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:6”

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: 5. who receive the office of the priesthood ] The word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:5”

Now consider how great this man [was,] unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. 4. Now consider ] The verb means “to contemplate spiritually.” how great this man was ] Here begin the seven particulars of the typical superiority of Melchisedek’s Priesthood over that of Aaron. First. Even Abraham gave … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:4”

Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 3. without father, without mother, without descent ] Rather, “without lineage” or “pedigree” as in Heb 7:6. The mistake is an ancient one, for in consequence of it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:3”

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 2. first being ] This seems to imply that of his two names or titles “Melchisedec,” and “King of Salem,” the first means “King of Righteousness” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:2”

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 1. For this Melchisedec ] All that is historically known of Melchisedek is found in three verses of the book of Genesis (Gen 14:18-20). In all the twenty centuries of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 7:1”