Hebrews 7:5

And those of the descendants of Levi who accept the priesthood are authorized by the law to collect a tenth from the people; that is, from their own brothers, though they have sprung from Abraham.

Hebrews 5:4

And no one takes this honor upon himself but is called to it by God, as Aaron was.

Hebrews 7:10

for he was a vital part of his forefather though yet unborn, 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 this honor upon himself but is called to it by God, as Aaron was.

Come

Hebrews 7:10
for he was a vital part of his forefather though yet unborn, when Melchizedek met him.

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Hebrews 7:10
for he was a vital part of his forefather though yet unborn, when Melchizedek met him.