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Hebrews 7:9-12

9 One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,

10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.

11 Jesus Like Melchizedek
If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people), why was there still need for another priest to come—one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?

12 For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.

Cross References for Hebrews 7:9-12

Romans 5:12 - Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one ma... Click to read the verse Romans 5:12 Click to read the verse Romans 5:12

Genesis 14:20 - And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a... Click to read the verse Genesis 14:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:20

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

Hebrews 7:4 - Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder! Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:4