Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Forsaking God » Resolve against
Levites » Tithes and other offerings
Liberality » Instances of » Jews after the captivity
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Priest » Benefits of » Tithes of the tithes
Priest » Duties of » Be present at and supervise the tithing
Temple » Solomon's » Offerings brought to
Tithes » Stored in the temple
Tithes » Customs relating to
And those of the descendants of Levi who receive the priesthood are authorized by the Law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these have sprung from Abraham. But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises belong. And beyond all dispute it is always the inferior who is blessed by the superior. read more.
Moreover here frail mortal men receive tithes: there one receives them about whom there is evidence that he is alive. And Levi too--if I may so speak--pays tithes through Abraham:
Moreover here frail mortal men receive tithes: there one receives them about whom there is evidence that he is alive. And Levi too--if I may so speak--pays tithes through Abraham: