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Verse Hebrews 7:9. _AND AS I MAY SO SAY_] και ως επος
ειπειν. _And so to_ _speak a word_. This form of speech, which
is very frequent among the purest Greek writers, is generally used to
_soften_ som...
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AND AS I MAY SO SAY - So to speak - ὡς ἔπος
εἰπεῖν hōs epos eipein. For numerous examples in the
classic writers of this expression, see Wetstein in loc. It is used
precisely as it is with us wh...
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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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PAYED TITHES. Greek. Pass, of _dekatoo,_ as Hebrews 7:6.
IN. through. Greek. _dia_. App-104.Hebrews 7:1....
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_as I may so say_ Rather, "so to speak;" shewing the writer's
consciousness that the expression is somewhat strained, especially as
even Isaac was not born till 14 years later. The phrase is classic,...
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ὩΣ ἜΠΟΣ ΕἸΠΕΙ͂Ν, “_so to speak_”; shewing the
writer’s consciousness that the expression is somewhat strained,
especially as even Isaac was not born till 14 years later. The phrase
is classic, and is...
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9, 10. BECAUSE EVEN THE YET UNBORN LEVI PAID HIM TITHES, IN THE PERSON
OF ABRAHAM...
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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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AND AS I MAY SO SAY,— Elsner is of opinion, that this should be
translated, _to say the truth;_ and he produces some passages out of
the classics to vindicate this version....
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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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And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in
Abraham.
AS I MAY SO SAY - to preclude his words being taken in the mere
literal sense; I may say virtually, Levi, in the pers...
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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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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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AND AS I MAY SO SAY. — Or, _so to speak_: an apologetic mode of
introducing an expression which might seem strange. In the thought
itself there is no real difficulty, if we are careful to take into
ac...
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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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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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καὶ ὡς ἔπος εἰπεῖν, “And, I might almost say,”
adding a new idea with a phrase intended to indicate that it is not to
be taken in strictness. It is frequent in Philo, see examples in
Carpzov and add _...
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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 LEVI
The scriptures would also show one that the Aaronic priests died, but
there is no record of Melchizedek's so doing. He did not receive his
priesthood by birth, nor di...
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(4) And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes
in Abraham.
(4) A twofold amplification: The first, that Melchizedek took the
tithes as one immortal (that is, in respect that he...
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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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9._Levi also, etc. _He advances farther, and says, that even Levi
himself, who was then _in the loins of Abraham_, was not exempt from
the same subordination; for Abraham, by paying tithes, made himse...
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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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AND AS L MAY SO SAY,.... With truth, and with great propriety and
pertinence:
LEVI ALSO WHO RECEIVETH TITHES; or the Levites, who receive tithes
according to the law of Moses from the people of Israe...
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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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It may be objected unto the whole precedent argument of the apostle,
‘That although Abraham himself paid tithes unto Melchisedec, yet it
followeth not that Melchisedec was superior unto the Levitical...
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And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in
Abraham.
Ver. 9. _Levi also paid tithes_] If any shall object, so did Christ
also, sith he was in the loins of Abraham too; it ma...
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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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_And here_ In the Levitical priesthood; _men that die, receive tithes,
but there_ In the case of Melchisedec; _he of whom it is witnessed
that he liveth_ Who is not spoken of as one that died for anot...
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LEVI ALSO; and in him the Levitical priests of whom he was the father.
PAID TITHES IN ABRAHAM; paid tithes to Melchisedec, and thus
acknowledged his superiority....
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AND AS I MAY SO SAY, LEV. ALSO, WHO RECEIVETH TITHES, PAID TITHES IN
ABRAHAM....
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The superiority of Melchizedek over the Levitical priests:...
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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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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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OLBGrk;
AND AS I MAY SO SAY: the Spirit now sets this priesthood above the
Levitical by instance, which instance being not so proper or direct,
his form of introducing it is considerable, as wv epov e...
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Hebrews 7:9 Even G2532 G5613 Levi G3017 G2532 who G3588 receives G2983
(G5723) tithes G1181 tithes...
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Hebrews 7:9. AND SO TO SAY (a phrase which, like ‘as it were,' is
used to moderate a strong expression or to qualify a statement that is
not literally true; the other sense of the original, ‘in a word...
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SO TO SAY
(ως επος ειπειν). An old idiom, here only in the N.T.,
common in Philo, used to limit a startling statement, an infinitive
for conceived result with ως.HATH PAID TITHES
(δεδεκατωτα). Pe...
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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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AND, SO TO SPEAK. "In fact, even Levi himself paid the tenth to
Melchizedek, so to speak. This is further proof that Melchizedek is a
greater priest than any priest of the Levitical priesthood." [The...
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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 7:9 LEVI HIMSELF... PAID TITHES (to
Melchizedek) THROUGH ABRAHAM. The author’s reasoning is that
Abraham’s descendants, who share in Abraham’s promises, also share
in Abraham’s...
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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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Genesis 14:20; Hebrews 7:4; Romans 5:12...
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Levi himself, in the person of Abraham, was tithed by Melchisedec. As
I may say [ω ς ε π ο ς ε ι π ε ι ν]. = so to speak. N. T.
o. o LXX Introducing an unusual statement, or one which may appear
parad...
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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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And even Levi, who received tithes — Not in person, but in his
successors, as it were, paid tithes — In the person of Abraham....
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Do these verses indicate that an embryo is merely a potential human
being, not an actual human person?
PROBLEM: The writer of Hebrews declares that Levi paid tithes to
Melchizedek through Abraham. Ho...
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By Levi here we are to understand the Levites, or the Levitical
priesthood; they being in Abraham's loins are said to pay tithes in
Abraham to Melchizedek, which the apostle produces as an evidence,
t...