For certainly he lays not hold of angels; but of the seed of Abraham he lays hold.

For God promising to Abraham, since he had none greater to swear by, sware by himself,

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, having met Abraham returning from the cutting off of the kings, and praised him;

To whom also Abraham divided a tenth from all; (first truly interpreted King of justice, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

And behold how great this one, to whom also Abraham the patriarch gave the tenth of the first fruits.

And they truly of the sons of Levi, receiving the office of priest, have a command to take a tenth part from the people according to the law, that is, from their brethren, although having come out of the loins of Abraham:

And he not having his descent traced from them received a tenth from Abraham, and praised him having the promises.

And as the word says, through Abraham, also Levi, receiving tenths, has paid a tenth.

By faith Abraham, being called, listened, to go forth into the place which he was about to receive for an inheritance; and he came out, not knowing where he is coming.

By faith Abraham had brought near Isaac, being tried: and he having received the promises brought near the only born,