Hebrews 7:6

“But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Hebrews 7:6

But he whose descent is not counted from them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But this man, who was not of their family, took the tenth from Abraham, and gave a blessing to him to whom God had given his undertaking.
- Basic English Bible

but he who has no genealogy from them has tithed Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises.
- Darby Bible

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
- Webster's Bible

But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises belong.
- Weymouth Bible

but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
- World English Bible

But he whos generacioun is not noumbrid in hem, took tithis of Abraham; and he blesside this Abraham, which hadde repromyssiouns.
- Wycliffe Bible

and he who was not reckoned by genealogy of them, received tithes from Abraham, and him having the promises he hath blessed,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Hebrews 7:6

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 7:6


7:6 He who is not from them - The Levites Blessed - Another proof of his superiority. Even him that had the promises - That was so highly favoured of God. When St. Paul speaks of Christ, he says, the promise; promises refer to other blessings also.



People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 7:6


Heb 7:6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham. Melchizedek, who was not of the blood of Abraham or tribe of Levi, received tithes of Abraham, not because of the law, but because of his transcendent dignity.

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