Hebrews 7:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

Complete Jewish Bible:

One might go even further and say that Levi, who himself receives tenths, paid a tenth through Avraham;

Berean Standard Bible:

And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.

American Standard Version:

And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} as^{G5613} I may so say^{{G2031}{G2036}}, Levi^{G3017} also^{G2532}, who^{G3588} receiveth^{G2983} tithes^{G1181}, payed tithes^{G1183} in^{G1223} Abraham^{G11}.

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Commentary for Hebrews 7:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5613
   There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὡς
   Transliteration: hōs
   Pronunciation: hoce
   Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2031
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπος
   Transliteration: épos
   Pronunciation: ep'-os
   Description: from ἔπω; a word:--X say.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3017
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Λευΐ
   Transliteration: Leuḯ
   Pronunciation: lyoo'-ee
   Description: of Hebrew origin (לֵוִי); Levi, the name of three Israelites:--Levi. Compare Λευΐς.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3588
   There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁ
   Transliteration: ho
   Pronunciation: to
   Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2983
   There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λαμβάνω
   Transliteration: lambánō
   Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
   
8. Strong's Number: G1181
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δεκάτη
   Transliteration: dekátē
   Pronunciation: dek-at'-ay
   Description: feminine of δέκατος; a tenth, i.e. as a percentage or (technically) tithe:--tenth (part), tithe.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1183
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δεκατόω
   Transliteration: dekatóō
   Pronunciation: dek-at-o'-o
   Description: from δεκάτη; to tithe, i.e. to give or take a tenth:--pay (receive) tithes.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
    
11. Strong's Number: G11
    There are 3442 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἀβραάμ
    Transliteration: Abraám
    Pronunciation: ab-rah-am'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (אַבְרָהָם); Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch:--Abraham. (In Acts 7:16 the text should probably read Jacob.)