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 tithes

(δεδεκατωκεν). Perfect active indicative of δεκατοω, standing on record in Genesis.Hath blessed

(ευλογηκεν). Perfect active indicative of ευλογεω, likewise standing on record. Note the frequent perfect tenses in Hebrews.Him that hath the promises

(τον εχοντα τας επαγγελιας). Cf. Hebrews 6:12; Hebrews 6:13-15 for allusion to the repeated promises to Abraham (Genesis 12:3; Genesis 12:7; Genesis 13:14; Genesis 15:5; Genesis 17:5; Genesis 22:16-18).

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Old Testament