"And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham."
Commentary
Gill's Exposition
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 Israel: paid tithes in Abraham; that is, to Melchizedek; and therefore Melchizedek must be greater than they, and his priesthood a more excellent one than theirs; since they who receive tithes from others gave tithes to him.
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Commentary
Gill's Exposition
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 Israel: paid tithes in Abraham; that is, to Melchizedek; and therefore Melchizedek must be greater than they, and his priesthood a more excellent one than theirs; since they who receive tithes from others gave tithes to him.