Hebrews 7:9

“And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Hebrews 7:9

And as I may so say, Leui also who receiueth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;
- American Standard Version (1901)

And we may say that in Abraham, even Levi, who has a right to take the tenth part, gave it;
- Basic English Bible

and, so to speak, through Abraham, Levi also, who received tithes, has been made to pay tithes.
- Darby Bible

And as I may say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
- Webster's Bible

And Levi too--if I may so speak--pays tithes through Abraham:
- Weymouth Bible

We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
- World English Bible

And that it be seid so, bi Abraham also Leuy, that took tithis, was tithid; and yit he was in his fadris leendis,
- Wycliffe Bible

and so to speak, through Abraham even Levi who is receiving tithes, hath paid tithes,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Hebrews 7:9

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 7:9


7:9 And even Levi, who received tithes - Not in person, but in his successors, as it were, paid tithes - In the person of Abraham.



People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 7:9


Heb 7:9 Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. The sacred tribe of Israel, the tribe to whom tithes are paid, paid tithes to Melchizedek.

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