Hebrews 7:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:5 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:5 — KJV
“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:”
— Hebrews 7:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:5 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 7:5
“And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after the division of the families of the Levites. the families of the fathers: Heb. the house of the fathers the people: Heb. the sons of the people”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:5: sons, levi, people
“And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them. place: Heb. station”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:5: sons, levi, commandment
“If 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?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:5: levi, receive, priesthood
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:5: sons, people, brethren
“And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:5: sons, levi, priesthood
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