5 Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, their brothers—even though their brothers are descended from Abraham.
6 This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
7 And without doubt the lesser person is blessed by the greater.
Genesis 35:11 - And God said to him, “I am God Almighty; be fruitful and increase in number. A nation and a com... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:11
Leviticus 27:30-33 - “‘A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, bel... Click to read the verse Leviticus 27:30-33 Click to read the verse Leviticus 27:30-33
Exodus 1:5 - The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all; Joseph was already in Egypt. Click to read the verse Exodus 1:5 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:5
Genesis 46:26 - All those who went to Egypt with Jacob—those who were his direct descendants, not counting his ... Click to read the verse Genesis 46:26 Click to read the verse Genesis 46:26
Nehemiah 13:10 - I also learned that the portions assigned to the Levites had not been given to them, and that a... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:10 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:10
Exodus 28:1 - The Priestly Garments “Have Aaron your brother brought to you from among the Israelites, along ... Click to read the verse Exodus 28:1 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:1
Numbers 18:7 - But only you and your sons may serve as priests in connection with everything at the altar and ... Click to read the verse Numbers 18:7 Click to read the verse Numbers 18:7
Hebrews 5:4 - No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:4
Numbers 18:21 - “I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work the... Click to read the verse Numbers 18:21 Click to read the verse Numbers 18:21
Deuteronomy 26:12 - When you have finished setting aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:12 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:12
1 Kings 8:19 - Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, who is your own flesh and ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:19 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:19
2 Chronicles 31:4-6 - He ordered the people living in Jerusalem to give the portion due the priests and Levites so th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 31:4-6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 31:4-6
Numbers 18:21-32 - “I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work the... Click to read the verse Numbers 18:21-32 Click to read the verse Numbers 18:21-32
Numbers 16:10-11 - He has brought you and all your fellow Levites near himself, but now you are trying to get the ... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:10-11 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:10-11
Hebrews 7:10 - because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor. Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:10 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:10
Numbers 17:3-10 - On the staff of Levi write Aaron’s name, for there must be one staff for the head of each ances... Click to read the verse Numbers 17:3-10 Click to read the verse Numbers 17:3-10
