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Hebrews 7:4

Hebrews 7:4
Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now consider how great this man was,.... Melchizedek, of whom so many great and wonderful things are said in the preceding verses: and as follows,

unto whom the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now consider how great this man was - The object of the apostle was to exalt the rank and dignity of Melchizedek. The Jews had a profound veneration for Abraham, and if it could be shown that…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Consider how great this man was - There is something exceedingly mysterious in the person and character of this king of Salem; and to find out the whole is impossible. He seems to have been a sort of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 7:1-10

The foregoing chapter ended with a repetition of what had been cited once and again before out of Psa 110:4, Jesus, a high priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedec. Now this chapter is as a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Now consider The verb means "to contemplate spiritually."

how great this man was Here begin the seven particulars of the typical superiority of Melchisedek's Priesthood over that of Aaron. First. Even…