Hebrews 7:5
Those of the descendants of Levi who are appointed to the priesthood are directed by the Law to collect tithes from the people, that is, from their own brothers, although they are descended from Abraham like themselves.
Hebrews 5:4
And no one takes the office upon himself, but men assume it only when called to it by God, as Aaron was.
Hebrews 7:10
for none of Abraham's posterity was yet begotten at the time of his meeting with Melchizedek.
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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 office upon himself, but men assume it only when called to it by God, as Aaron was.
Come
Hebrews 7:10
for none of Abraham's posterity was yet begotten at the time of his meeting with Melchizedek.
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Hebrews 7:10
for none of Abraham's posterity was yet begotten at the time of his meeting with Melchizedek.