Hebrews 7:5
Now those of the sons of Levi who are appointed to the priesthood, are authorized by the Law to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brothers, and that too, although these are descended from Abraham.
Hebrews 5:4
Again no one takes this honorable office for himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was yet in the loins of his father, 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
Again no one takes this honorable office for himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Come
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met Abraham.
General references
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met Abraham.