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Verse Hebrews 7:6. _BLESSED HIM THAT HAD THE PROMISES._] This is a
continuation of the same argument, namely, to show the superiority of
Melchisedec; and, in consequence, to prove the superiority of...
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BUT HE WHOSE DESCENT IS NOT COUNTED FROM THEM - Melchizedek. The word
“descent” is “pedigree” in the margin. The meaning is, that he
was not “in the same genealogy” - μὴ
γενεαλογούμενος mē genealog...
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CHAPTER 7
_ 1. The priesthood of Melchisedec in contrast with the Levitical
priesthood (Hebrews 7:1)_
2. The holy and heavenly priesthood of Christ (Hebrews 7:20)
Hebrews 7:1
The interrupted argume...
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THE MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST. It is shown that Scripture
itself makes reference to a type of priesthood which is quite distinct
from the Levitical. The nature of this priesthood is set forth
...
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A PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK (Hebrews 7:1-28)
We come now to a passage of such paramount importance for the writer
to the Hebrews and in itself so difficult to understand that we must
deal...
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Just see how great this man was--Abraham gave him the tenth of the
spoils of victory--and Abraham was no less than the founder of our
nation. Now look at the difference--when the sons of Levi receive...
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DESCENT IS. counted Greek. _genealogeomai._ Only here.
FROM. out of. Greek. _ek_, as above
RECEIVED TITHES Greek. _dekatoo._ Only here and Hebrews 7:9....
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_and blessed_ Lit., _and hath blessed_. Second point of superiority.
The act is regarded as permanent and still continuous in its effects,
in accordance with the writer's manner of regarding Scripture...
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Ὁ ΔῈ ΜῊ ΓΕΝΕΑΛΟΓΟΎΜΕΝΟΣ. Οὐ, which might
have been here expected, would simply state the _fact_. The μὴ is
practically here a stronger negative because it denies the very
conception. Comp. Luke 1:20,...
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BECAUSE EVEN ABRAHAM GAVE HIM TITHES...
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CH. 7. CHRIST, AS AN ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF
MELCHISEDEK, IS SUPERIOR TO THE LEVITIC HIGH PRIEST
Historic reference to Melchisedek (1–3). His Priesthood typically
superior to that of Aa...
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_PRIESTHOOD LIKE MELCHIZEDEK -- HEBREWS 7:1-10:_ Melchizedek is set
forth as a type of Christ. He is (a) king of Salem, and (b) priest of
the most high God. Who was this Melchizedek? In Genesis 14:18...
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BUT HE WHOSE DESCENT IS NOT COUNTED FROM THEM— This sufficiently
explains what is meant in the preceding verses by Melchisedec's being
said to be _without father or mother:_ his _descent_ or _genealog...
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_As seen in Melchizedek's greatness in his relationship to Abraham.
Hebrews 7:4-10_.
_TEXT_
Hebrews 7:4-10
Hebrews 7:4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham,
the patriarch, gave a t
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MELCHIZEDEK, CONTINUED
(Hebrews 7:4-10)
The chief design of the apostle in this chapter was not to declare the
nature of Christ’s priesthood, nor to describe the exercise thereof;
instead, he dwells...
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But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of
Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
HE WHOSE DESCENT IS NOT COUNTED FROM THEM - from "the sons of Levi,"
as those "who r...
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11 Brotherly kindness manifested in the service of the saints is
several times commended in t his epistle (Heb_10:34, Heb_13:1), and
will be rewarded in accord with the promise of Mat_10:40-42.
12 "T...
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7:6 genealogy (l-6) Not the mere denial of the fact, but that he way
not in a position to have one....
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PRIESTHOOD AFTER THE ORDER OF AARON AND OF MELCHIZEDEK
The theme of Christ's superiority to the Levitical priesthood is here
resumed. In Hebrews 5:1 it has been shown that Christ possesses all
the cha...
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HOW CAN I GET TO HEAVEN?
HEBREWS
_IAN MACKERVOY_
CHAPTER 7
JESUS IS SUPERIOR TO MELCHIZEDEK 7:1-28
MELCHIZEDEK 7:1-10 V1 This Melchizedek was king of *Salem and priest
of God Most High. He met...
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WHOSE DESCENT. — Better, _whose genealogy_ (Hebrews 7:3).
RECEIVED TITHES. — Rather, _hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath
blessed him that hath the promises._ In Melchizedek we see a man who,
thoug...
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CHAPTER VII.
THE ALLEGORY OF MELCHIZEDEK.
Hebrews 7:1 (R.V.).
"For this Melchizedek, King of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met
Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed hi...
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In striking contrast, ὁ δὲ μὴ γενεαλογούμενος
… “but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken
tithes of Abraham, and blessed [see below] him that hath the
promises”. γενεαλογέω is classi...
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Superiority of Melchizedek to Levitical priests. The argument is: he
was greater than Abraham, the great fountain of the people and of
blessing. How much more is he greater than the descendants of Abr...
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A PRIESTHOOD SUPERIOR TO AARON' S
Hebrews 7:1
Melchizedek was probably a literal king and priest in Salem. The blue
smoke of his sacrifices rose morning and evening on the hill. Amid the
turbulent la...
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The writer now takes up again the subject of the Priesthood of Jesus
after the order of Melchisedek. Melchisedek is called "Priest of the
Most High." His name means king of righteousness. He is called...
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MELCHIZEDEK'S SUPERIORITY TO ABRAHAM
Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham from the best of the spoils.
There is a clear distinction between his priesthood and that of Levi.
The priests of Levi wer...
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(1) For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God,
who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed
him; (2) To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; fir...
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The apostle now resumes his great theme, Christ called a Priest of God
for ever after the order of Melchisedec. He alludes, in the beginning
of our chapter, to the historical facts of Genesis. We must...
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6._Blessed him, etc. _This is the fifth comparison between Christ and
Melchisedec. The Apostle assumes it as an admitted principle that the
less is blessed by the greater; and then he adds that Melchi...
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The epistle, returning to the subject of Melchizedec, reviews
therefore the dignity of his person and the importance of his
priesthood. For on priesthood, as a means of drawing nigh to God, the
whole...
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BUT HE WHOSE DESCENT IS NOT COUNTED FROM THEM, c] That is,
Melchizedek, whose genealogy or pedigree is not reckoned from the
Levites, nor from any from whom they descend his lineal descent is not
the...
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῾Ο δὲ μὴ γενεαλογούμενος ἐξ αὐτῶν
δεδεκάτωκε τὸν ᾿Αβραὰμ, καὶ τὸν
ἔχοντα τὰς ἐπαγγελίας εὐλόγνκε.
The Ethiopic translation omits these words, ῾Ο δὲ μὴ
γενεαλογοὐμενος ἐξ αὐτῶν
δεδεκάτωκε τὸν ᾿Αβραάμ....
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In the five following verses the apostle pursues and concludes that
part of his argument, from the consideration of Melchisedec, which
concerned the greatness and glory of Him who was represented by h...
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But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of
Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
Ver. 6. _Received tithes of Abraham_] Gr. δεδεκατωκε, tithed
or tenthed Abraham, by th...
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Heb. 7:3-18. Without father, without mother, without descent, having
neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son
of God; abideth a priest continually. Now consider how great...
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_Consider how great this man was_ The greatness of Melchisedec is
described in all the preceding and following particulars. But the most
manifest proof of it was, that Abraham gave him tithes as a pri...
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BUT HE; Melchisedec.
RECEIVED TITHES OF ABRAHAM, AND BLESSED HIM THAT HAD THE PROMISES;
being thus exalted, not as the Levitical priests were, above the rest
of their brethren, but above Abraham hims...
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The superiority of Melchizedek over the Levitical priests:...
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BUT HE WHOSE DESCENT IS NOT COUNTED FROM THEM RECEIVED TITHES OF
ABRAHAM, AND BLESSED HIM THAT HAD THE PROMISES....
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"For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most High God, who
met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed
him: to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all: first bein...
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DESCENT:
Or, pedigree...
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4-10 That High Priest who should afterward appear, of whom
Melchizedec was a type, must be much superior to the Levitical
priests. Observe Abraham's great dignity and happiness; that he had
the promi...
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The proof is here applied, showing Melchisedec to be greater, not than
the Levitical priest only, but than Abraham himself. BUT HE WHOSE
DESCENT IS NOT COUNTED FROM THEM; he drew not his genealogy fro...
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Hebrews 7:6 but G1161 is G1075 not G3361 derived G1075 (G5746) from
G1537 them G846 tithes G1183 ...
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Hebrews 7:6. BUT HE (Melchisedec) WHOSE DESCENT (pedigree) IS NOT
RECKONED FROM THEM HAS NEVER theless TAKEN TITHES OF ABRAHAM (when he
contained in his own person both Levi and Israel). And not only...
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HE WHOSE GENEALOGY IS NOT COUNTED
(ο μη γενεαλογουμενος). Articular participle with
negative μη (usual with participles) of the old verb
γενεαλογεω trace ancestry (cf. verse Hebrews 7:3)HATH TAKEN...
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Hebrews 7:1
Melchisedec a Type.
I. What is meant by King? what by Priest? what is the idea of Kingship
and of Priesthood? (1) The idea of Kingship was to some extent
announced in the creation of Adam...
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Hebrews 7:1. _For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most
high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings,
and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of al...
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CONTENTS: Melchisedec as a type Christ. Comparison of Melchisedec and
Aaronic priesthoods.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Melchisedec, Abraham, Levi, Aaron, Moses.
CONCLUSION: Jesus Christ, the true King-P...
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Hebrews 7:1. _This Melchizedec,_ to whose illustrious history he now
returns, from Hebrews 5:11, was first by name or title king of
righteousness, and afterwards _king of Salem,_ that is, king of peac...
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WAS NOT DESCENDED FROM. Melchizedek was not a relative of either Levi
or Abraham. In other words, the Law did not apply to what he did in
receiving the tenth. BUT HE COLLECTED. The fact that he could...
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_Melchisedec, king of Salem_
MELCHISEDEC
I. MELCHISEDEC WAS “KING OF SALEM.”
1. Salem was certainly in Canaan--the land where Melchisedec and
Abraham met.
(1) It is not a matter of course that Can...
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HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 7:1 This chapter discusses Melchizedek (vv.
Hebrews 7:1), highlighting points later applied to Jesus (vv....
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HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 7:5 God commanded the Israelites to tithe to
the Levitical priesthood (e.g., Numbers 18:21), who were themselves
fellow descendants of Jacob/Israel and of Abraham....
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_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
Hebrews 7:4. HOW GREAT.—Lit. “of what exalted rank.” Jesus had
shown great reverence for Abraham. SPOILS.—Lit. “the top part of a
heap of grain.” Then firstfruits. “As...
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EXPOSITION
THE PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.
The exposition of Christ's heavenly priesthood is now at length taken
up and carried out. It extends to Hebrews 10:19, forming the central
part o...
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Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Hebrews, the seventh chapter.
In the book of Genesis, after Abraham and Lot had parted company,
there was a confederation of five kings that conquered in the area
wh...
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Acts 3:25; Galatians 3:16; Genesis 12:13; Genesis 12:2; Genesis 13:14
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But he whose descent is not counted from them [ο δ ε μ η γ ε ν
ε α λ ο γ ο υ μ ε ν ο ς ε ξ α υ τ ω ν]. Lit. he who
is not genealogically derived from them : Melchisedec. The verb N. T.
o.
Received tit...
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OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
Hebrews 7:1 _and Hebrews 8:1_
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Christ was God's Priest after the order of Melchisedec. "The Lord
sware and will not repent, Thou art a Priest for ever after...
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He who is not from them — The Levites Blessed — Another proof of
his superiority. Even him that had the promises — That was so highly
favoured of God. When St. Paul speaks of Christ, he says, "the
pro...