Hebrews 7:5
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 7
“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:”Hebrews 7:5
What Does Hebrews 7:5 Mean?
Hebrews 7:5 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 7, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 7:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Leviticus 27:30“And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’s: it is holy unto the LORD.”2 Chronicles 31:4“Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.”Numbers 16:10“And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?”Numbers 18:21“And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.”Deuteronomy 26:12“When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;”Numbers 17:3“And thou shalt write Aaron’s name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod shall be for the head of the house of their fathers.”Numbers 18:7“Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest’s office for everything of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest’s office unto you as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.”1 Kings 8:19“Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.”Nehemiah 13:10“And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.”Luke 24:50“And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.”Hebrews 7:10“For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.”Genesis 46:26“All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt, which came out of his loins, besides Jacob’s sons’ wives, all the souls were threescore and six;”Exodus 28:1“And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.”Exodus 1:5“And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt already.”Hebrews 5:4“And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.”Genesis 35:11“And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;”
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