Hebrews 7:5
And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these also are descended from Abraham.
Hebrews 5:4
And no one takes the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Hebrews 7:10
for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
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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 the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Come
Hebrews 7:10
for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
General references
Hebrews 7:10
for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.