KJV ORIGINAL
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But this guy Melchizedek wasn't even part of their family line, yet Abraham — the one with all God's promises — gave him a tenth of everything and received his blessing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important people come from completely unexpected places.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The anonymous author wrote to a community of Jewish Christians, likely in Rome or Italy, sometime between 60 and 90 CE. The letter aimed to encourage these believers to persevere in their faith, reminding them of the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over the old Mosaic system, amidst pressures to abandon Christianity.
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