Hebrews 7:5
And those of the descendants of Levi who receive the priesthood are authorized by the Law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these have sprung from Abraham.
Hebrews 5:4
And no one takes this honourable office upon himself, but only accepts it when called to it by God, as Aaron was.
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was yet in the loins of his forefather when Melchizedek met Abraham.
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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:
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Who
Hebrews 5:4
And no one takes this honourable office upon himself, but only accepts it when called to it by God, as Aaron was.
Come
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was yet in the loins of his forefather when Melchizedek met Abraham.
General references
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was yet in the loins of his forefather when Melchizedek met Abraham.