Hebrews 7:6 Meaning
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
Context Explained
4Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
5And 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:
6But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
7And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Galatians 3:14
Both verses highlight the blessings of Abraham coming through Christ.
Romans 4:13
This verse explains how the promise to Abraham is fulfilled in Christ.
Source: Hebrews 7:6