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See how great he is! Even[a] Abraham the patriarch gave him a tenth of the spoils. And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to collect tithes[b] from the people, that is, from their kindred,[c] though these also are descended from Abraham. But this man, who does not belong to their ancestry, collected tithes[d] from Abraham and blessed him who had received the promises.

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  1. Hebrews 7:4 Other ancient authorities lack Even
  2. Hebrews 7:5 Or a tenth
  3. Hebrews 7:5 Gk brothers
  4. Hebrews 7:6 Or a tenth

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