In fact, we might almost say that even Levi the receiver of tithes paid tithes through Abraham;

Hence even the first covenant of God's will was not inaugurated apart from blood;

He even sprinkled with blood the tent and all the utensils of worship in the same way.

It was by faith that even Sara got strength to conceive, bearing a son when she was past the age for it ??because she considered she could rely on Him who gave the promise.

and had been told that it is through Isaac that your offspring shall be reckoned ??19 for he considered that God was able even to raise men from the dead. Hence he did get him back, by what was a parable of the resurrection.

(for they could not bear the command, If even a beast touches the mountain, it must be stoned) ??21 indeed, so awful was the sight that Moses said, I am terrified and aghast.