Robertson's Word Pictures of the NT
Hebrews 7:10
In the loins of his father
(εν τη οσφυ του πατρος). Levi was not yet born. The reference is to Abraham, the forefather (πατρος) of Levi. This is a rabbinical imaginative refinement appealing to Jews.
In the loins of his father
(εν τη οσφυ του πατρος). Levi was not yet born. The reference is to Abraham, the forefather (πατρος) of Levi. This is a rabbinical imaginative refinement appealing to Jews.
Verse Hebrews 7:10. _FOR HE WAS YET IN THE LOINS OF HIS FATHER_] That is, Levi was seminally included in Abraham, his forefather....
FOR HE WAS YET IN THE LOINS OF HIS FATHER - Abraham is here called the father of Levi, by a common use of the word, referring to a more remote ancestor than the literal father. The meaning of the apos...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
FATHER. i.e. ancestral father....
9, 10. BECAUSE EVEN THE YET UNBORN LEVI PAID HIM TITHES, IN THE PERSON OF ABRAHAM...
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...
_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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_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
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...
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. IN THE LOINS OF HIS FATHER - i:e., forefather, Abraham. Christ did not pay tithes in Abraham, for He never was in the loins of a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
FOR HE WAS YET IN THE LOINS OF HIS FATHER,.... Abraham; namely, Levi and his whole posterity; which is to be understood seminally, just as all mankind were in the loins of Adam, when he sinned and fel...
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...
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...
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. Ver. 10. _In the loins of his father_] So we were all in the loins of Adam when he fell (as all the country is in a parliament man...
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...
_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...
FOR HE WAS YET IN THE LOINS OF HIS FATHER WHEN MELCHIZEDEK MET HIM. In this second argument of the series the inspired author shows that Melchizedek was greater than the patriarch Abraham, from whom t...
The superiority of Melchizedek over the Levitical priests:...
"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...
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...
FOR, introduceth the proof, that Levi tithed in Abraham, being virtually in him, as his productive cause; so near is the unity and identity of descending children; and as truly were the posterity of A...
Hebrews 7:10 for G1063 was G2258 (G5713) still G2089 in G1722 loins G3751 father G3962 when G3753 Melchizedek...
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...
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...
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...
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...
HAD NOT YET BEEN BORN. "All the Nation of Israel, including kings and priests, were represented in Abraham even though they were not yet born. So the FACT that Abraham paid the tenth to Melchizedek is...
_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...
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 7:1 This chapter discusses Melchizedek (vv. Hebrews 7:1), highlighting points later applied to Jesus (vv....
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...
_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...
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...
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...
1 Kings 8:19; Genesis 35:11; Genesis 46:26; Hebrews 7:5...
In the loins of his father [ε ν τ η ο σ φ υ ι τ ο υ π α τ ρ ο ς]. His own father; not of Abraham. When Melchisedec met him. In the person of Abraham. The whole Jewish law, its ordinances and priesthoo...
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...
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...