Hebrews 7:5
Those descendants of Levi, who are from time to time appointed to the priesthood, are directed to collect tithes from the people in accordance with the Law--that is from their own Brothers, although they also are descended from Abraham.
Hebrews 5:4
Nor does any one take that high office upon himself, till he has been called to do so by God, as Aaron was.
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was still in the body of his ancestor 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
Nor does any one take that high office upon himself, till he has been called to do so by God, as Aaron was.
Come
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was still in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham.
General references
Hebrews 7:10
for Levi was still in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham.