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NASB | Hebrews 7:5 And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest's office have commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, although these are descended from Abraham. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 7:5 It is true that those descendants of Levi who are charged with the priestly office are commanded in the Law to collect tithes from the people--which means, from their kinsmen--though these have descended from Abraham. |
Bible Question: How do you explain Abraham giving tithes in Gen. 14:17-20? Before the temple or the law? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Gen 14:20, 28:22; Lev 27:20; Num 18:12-26; Deu 12:6-19, 14:22-29, 26:12-15; 2 Cor 9:7; Heb 7:6 ... 1-2steve, There were three OT tithes 1) The general tithe paid to the Levites (Num 18:21), who even tithed to the preists (vs 26). 2) The sacred meal tithe, eaten before the Lord (Deu 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-27) 3) The tri-annual tithe to the poor (Deu 14:28-29, 26:12-15) So that was 19 percent per year for two years and 27 percent every three years, average 22 percent. Abraham paid a tithe/tenth to Melchizedek (Gen 14:20; Heb 7:6) and Jacob vowed unto the Lord to give a tenth (Gen. 28:22). These were given before the Law ... and it was only 10 percent. Some don't think we should have to pay even one tithe/tenth ... "Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor 9:7). Hopefully we give more than 10 percent. S |
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