KJV ORIGINAL
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Here's the thing — the descendants of Levi who became priests had a direct command to collect tithes from everyone else, even though they were all family, all coming from Abraham's lineage.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even family had to pay tithes to the priests — that's how serious God was about this system.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an unknown author to Jewish Christians in the mid-to-late 1st century CE. It was written to encourage believers who were wavering in their faith due to persecution and pressure to return to traditional Judaism, emphasizing Christ's superiority.
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