Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham,
These cross references relate to Hebrews 7:9 in that they all discuss the concept of tithing. Genesis 14:20 and Hebrews 7:4 both mention Abraham giving tithes, while Romans 5:12 speaks to the idea of sin and death being passed on through a single person, which could be seen as a metaphor for how the practice of tithing was passed on through Abraham. All of these passages, then, can be seen as emphasizing the importance of tithing, both in Abraham's time and in the present day.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Genesis 14:20: and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. | Both passages reference the practice of tithing, which is the giving of a tenth of one’s income to the Lord. Hebrews 7:9 explains that even Levi, the priestly tribe of Israel, paid tithes through the patriarch Abraham. Genesis 14:20 mentions that Abraham gave a tenth of everything to Melchizedek, a priest of the Most High God. This passage serves as an example of the practice of tithing that continues to this day. |
| Romans 5:12: Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— | Both passages discuss the consequences of sin and the power of death. Hebrews 7:9 speaks of Levi, who paid tithes through Abraham, illustrating the power of sin to spread and affect all people. Romans 5:12 speaks of how sin entered the world through one man and spread to all people, resulting in death. This shows how sin affects all of humanity, regardless of the individual's actions. |
| Hebrews 7:4: See how great this man was to whom Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils! | Both passages discuss the tithe that Abraham gave to Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:9 suggests that Levi, a descendant of Abraham, also paid tithes through Abraham. This implies that the tithe was a practice passed down through generations. Hebrews 7:4 highlights the greatness of Melchizedek and the significance of the tithe Abraham gave him. This implies that the tithe was a sign of respect and honor to Melchizedek. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and provision to Your children. We thank You for the example of Abraham, who trusted You and gave You a tenth of all that he had. We thank You for the example of Levi, who was faithful to You and paid tithes to You through Abraham. We thank You for the sacrifice of Jesus, through whom we are saved from sin and death. We pray that You would continue to pour out Your grace and mercy upon us, that we may be faithful to You and honor You with our tithes and offerings. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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