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Good News Translation
Hebrews 7:6
Melchizedek was not descended from Levi, but he collected one tenth from Abraham and blessed him, the man who received God's promises.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But one without this lineage collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
But one without this lineage collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
King James Version (1611)
But he whose descent is not counted from them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
But he whose descent is not counted from them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
King James Version
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
English Standard Version
But this man who does not have his descent from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
But this man who does not have his descent from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
New American Standard Bible
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
New Century Version
Melchizedek was not from the tribe of Levi, but he collected a tenth from Abraham. And he blessed Abraham, the man who had God's promises.
Melchizedek was not from the tribe of Levi, but he collected a tenth from Abraham. And he blessed Abraham, the man who had God's promises.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
Legacy Standard Bible
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them had collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them had collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
Berean Standard Bible
But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
Contemporary English Version
Although Melchizedek wasn't a descendant of Levi, Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had been given God's promise.
Although Melchizedek wasn't a descendant of Levi, Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had been given God's promise.
Complete Jewish Bible
But Malki-Tzedek, even though he was not descended from Levi, took a tenth from Avraham. Also, he blessed Avraham, the man who received God's promises;
But Malki-Tzedek, even though he was not descended from Levi, took a tenth from Avraham. Also, he blessed Avraham, the man who received God's promises;
Darby Translation
but he who has no genealogy from them has tithed Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises.
but he who has no genealogy from them has tithed Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises.
Easy-to-Read Version
Melchizedek was not even from the tribe of Levi, but Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. And Melchizedek blessed Abraham—the one who had God's promises.
Melchizedek was not even from the tribe of Levi, but Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. And Melchizedek blessed Abraham—the one who had God's promises.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But he whose kindred is not couted among them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
But he whose kindred is not couted among them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
George Lamsa Translation
But this man who is not recorded in their genealogies took tithes even from Abraham, and blessed him who had received the promises.
But this man who is not recorded in their genealogies took tithes even from Abraham, and blessed him who had received the promises.
Lexham English Bible
But the one who did not trace his descent from them collected tithes from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
But the one who did not trace his descent from them collected tithes from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises.
Literal Translation
but he not counting his genealogy from them has tithed Abraham, and has blessed the one having the promises.
but he not counting his genealogy from them has tithed Abraham, and has blessed the one having the promises.
Amplified Bible
But this person [Melchizedek] who is not from their Levitical ancestry received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who possessed the promises [of God].
But this person [Melchizedek] who is not from their Levitical ancestry received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who possessed the promises [of God].
American Standard Version
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.
Bible in Basic English
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.
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.
Hebrew Names Version
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has taken tithes of Avraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has taken tithes of Avraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
International Standard Version
But this man, whose descent is not traced from them, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the man who had received the promises.Genesis 14:19; Romans 4:13; Galatians 3:16;">[xr]
But this man, whose descent is not traced from them, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the man who had received the promises.Genesis 14:19; Romans 4:13; Galatians 3:16;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But he who is not written in their genealogies took tithes from ABRAHAM, and blessed him who had received the promise.
But he who is not written in their genealogies took tithes from ABRAHAM, and blessed him who had received the promise.
Murdock Translation
But this man, who is not enrolled in their genealogies, took tithes from Abraham; and blessed him who had received the promise.
But this man, who is not enrolled in their genealogies, took tithes from Abraham; and blessed him who had received the promise.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But he whose kynrede is not counted among them, receaued tythe of Abraham, and blessed hym that had the promises.
But he whose kynrede is not counted among them, receaued tythe of Abraham, and blessed hym that had the promises.
English Revised Version
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.
World English Bible
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has taken tithes of Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has taken tithes of Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But he whose pedigree is not from them, took tythes of Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises:
But he whose pedigree is not from them, took tythes of Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises:
Weymouth's New Testament
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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But he whos generacioun is not noumbrid in hem, took tithis of Abraham; and he blesside this Abraham, which hadde repromyssiouns.
But he whos generacioun is not noumbrid in hem, took tithis of Abraham; and he blesside this Abraham, which hadde repromyssiouns.
Update Bible Version
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has taken tithes of Abraham, and has blessed him that has the promises.
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has taken tithes of Abraham, and has blessed him that has the promises.
Webster's Bible Translation
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
New English Translation
But Melchizedek who does not share their ancestry collected a tithe from Abraham and blessed the one who possessed the promise.
But Melchizedek who does not share their ancestry collected a tithe from Abraham and blessed the one who possessed the promise.
New King James Version
but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
New Living Translation
But Melchizedek, who was not a descendant of Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham. And Melchizedek placed a blessing upon Abraham, the one who had already received the promises of God.
But Melchizedek, who was not a descendant of Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham. And Melchizedek placed a blessing upon Abraham, the one who had already received the promises of God.
New Life Bible
Melchizedek was not even from the family group of Levi but Abraham paid him. Melchizedek showed respect to Abraham who was the one who had received God's promises.
Melchizedek was not even from the family group of Levi but Abraham paid him. Melchizedek showed respect to Abraham who was the one who had received God's promises.
New Revised Standard
But this man, who does not belong to their ancestry, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had received the promises.
But this man, who does not belong to their ancestry, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had received the promises.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, he who deriveth not his pedigree from among them, hath taken tithes of Abraham. And, the holder of the promises, hath he blessed.
But, he who deriveth not his pedigree from among them, hath taken tithes of Abraham. And, the holder of the promises, hath he blessed.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he, whose pedigree is not numbered among them, received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises.
But he, whose pedigree is not numbered among them, received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises.
Revised Standard Version
But this man who has not their genealogy received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
But this man who has not their genealogy received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But he whose kynred is not counted amonge them receaved tythes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promyses.
But he whose kynred is not counted amonge them receaved tythes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promyses.
Young's Literal Translation
and he who was not reckoned by genealogy of them, received tithes from Abraham, and him having the promises he hath blessed,
and he who was not reckoned by genealogy of them, received tithes from Abraham, and him having the promises he hath blessed,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But he whose kynred is not counted amoge them, receaued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promes.
But he whose kynred is not counted amoge them, receaued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promes.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made.
but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But Mel wasn't a descendant of Levi and he got a tenth from Abe. But it wasn't just one-sided. Because Abraham gave, Mel blessed his socks right off.
But Mel wasn't a descendant of Levi and he got a tenth from Abe. But it wasn't just one-sided. Because Abraham gave, Mel blessed his socks right off.
Contextual Overview
1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and a priest of the Most High God. As Abraham was coming back from the battle in which he defeated the four kings, Melchizedek met him and blessed him, 2 and Abraham gave him one tenth of all he had taken. (The first meaning of Melchizedek's name is "King of Righteousness"; and because he was king of Salem, his name also means "King of Peace.") 3 There is no record of Melchizedek's father or mother or of any of his ancestors; no record of his birth or of his death. He is like the Son of God; he remains a priest forever. 4 You see, then, how great he was. Abraham, our famous ancestor, gave him one tenth of all he got in the battle. 5 And those descendants of Levi who are priests are commanded by the Law to collect one tenth from the people of Israel, that is, from their own people, even though they are also descendants of Abraham. 6 Melchizedek was not descended from Levi, but he collected one tenth from Abraham and blessed him, the man who received God's promises. 7 There is no doubt that the one who blesses is greater than the one who is blessed. 8 In the case of the priests the tenth is collected by men who die; but as for Melchizedek the tenth was collected by one who lives, as the scripture says. 9 And, so to speak, when Abraham paid the tenth, Levi (whose descendants collect the tenth) also paid it. 10 For Levi had not yet been born, but was, so to speak, in the body of his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
descent: Gr. pedigree, Hebrews 7:3
received: Hebrews 7:4, Genesis 14:19, Genesis 14:20
had: Hebrews 6:13-15, Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 11:17, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:13, Genesis 13:14-17, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 22:17, Genesis 22:18, Acts 3:25, Romans 4:13, Romans 9:4, Galatians 3:16
Reciprocal: Leviticus 9:22 - his hand Numbers 1:18 - their pedigrees Joshua 22:6 - General Mark 7:20 - General 2 Corinthians 1:20 - all
Cross-References
Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
After Noah was 500 years old, he had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 8:13
When Noah was 601 years old, on the first day of the first month, the water was gone. Noah removed the covering of the boat, looked around, and saw that the ground was getting dry.
When Noah was 601 years old, on the first day of the first month, the water was gone. Noah removed the covering of the boat, looked around, and saw that the ground was getting dry.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But he whose descent is not counted from them, c] That is, Melchizedek, whose genealogy or pedigree is not reckoned from the Levites, nor from any from whom they descend his lineal descent is not the same with theirs; and so did not receive tithes by any law, as they did, but by virtue of his superiority: received tithes of Abraham; not from the people, or his brethren, but from Abraham, the father of the people of Israel, and of Levi himself:
and blessed him that had the promises; of a Son, and of the Messiah, that should spring from him, in whom all nations should be blessed, and of the land of Canaan, and of the blessings of grace and glory. This shows that Melchizedek had a descent, though it was not known; and that, since his descent was not the same with the Levites, he was a more proper type of Christ, who belonged not to that, but another tribe.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But he whose descent is not counted from them - Melchizedek. The word “descent” is “pedigree” in the margin. The meaning is, that he was not “in the same genealogy” - μὴ γενεαλογούμενος mē genealogoumenos - he was not of the order of Levitical priests. That Melchizedek is meant there can be no doubt; at the same time, also, the thought is presented with prominence on which Paul so much insists, that he was of a different order from the Levitical priesthood.
And blessed him - Blessed him as a priest of God; blessed him in such a manner as to imply acknowledged superiority; see Hebrews 7:1.
That had the promises - The promise that he should have a numerous posterity; that in him all the nations of the earth should be blessed; see Hebrews 6:12-16.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Hebrews 7:6. Blessed him that had the promises. — This is a continuation of the same argument, namely, to show the superiority of Melchisedec; and, in consequence, to prove the superiority of the priesthood of Christ beyond that of Aaron. As in the seed of Abraham all the nations of the earth were to be blessed, Abraham received a sacerdotal blessing from Melchisedec, who was the representative of the Messiah, the promised seed, to show that it was through him, as the high priest of the human race, that this blessing was to be derived on all mankind.
