Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Hebrews 7:4

The superiority of the Melchisedec priesthood to the Levitical. Consider [θ ε ω ρ ε ι τ ε]. Only here in Hebrews and o P. Except this passage, confined to the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, and Johannine writings. See on Luke 10:18; John 1:18.

How great [π η λ ι κ ο ς]. Only here and Galatians 6:11.

The patriarch [ο π α τ ρ ι α ρ χ η ς]. Only here and in Acts.

The tenth [δ ε κ α τ η ν]. Properly an adjective, but used as a noun for tithe. Only in Hebrews, as is the kindred verb dekatoun to impose or take tithes. jApodekatoin to exact tithes, Hebrews 7:5. Comp. Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42.

Of the spoils [ε κ τ ω ν α κ ρ ο θ ι ν ι ω ν]. The noun N. T. o, from arkon topmost point, and qiv a heap. The top of the pile : the "pick" of the spoil.

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Hebrews 7:4

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