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Hebrews 7:5
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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:
About Hebrews 7:5
Hebrews 7:5 from Hebrews speaks directly to The Priesthood from Levi to Christ, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- 1 Peter 2:9
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”
- Nehemiah 13:29
“Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.”
- 1 Peter 2:5
“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”
- Exodus 40:15
“And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.”
- Ezra 2:62
“These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.”
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How to Apply Hebrews 7:5
Study Hebrews 7:5 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Hebrews. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of The Priesthood from Levi to Christ. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.