Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
But this man who does not have his descent from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
The cross references for Hebrews 7:6 all relate to the promises that God made to Abraham and his descendants. This includes the promise of land, of an everlasting covenant, of being the father of many nations, and of being heir of the world. The references also highlight Abraham's faith in God and his willingness to obey God even when it required great sacrifice (as in the case of offering up Isaac). Ultimately, the cross references show that Abraham was blessed by God and that his faith in God was rewarded.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Genesis 14:19-20: And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. | Both passages discuss the tithe that Abraham gave to Melchizedek. In Hebrews 7:6, it explains that Melchizedek received a tithe from Abraham, and in Genesis 14:19–20, it explains that Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek. The tithe was a gesture of blessing and a recognition of Melchizedek's spiritual authority. |
| Genesis 17:4-8: “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make you into nations, and kings shall come from you. And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God.” | Both passages refer to the promises made to Abraham in the covenant God made with him. Hebrews 7:6 mentions that Abraham gave tithes to Melchizedek, who was blessed by Abraham due to the promises God made to him. Genesis 17:4-8 outlines the promises God made to Abraham, which included being the father of a multitude of nations, being exceedingly fruitful, and having the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession. |
| Romans 4:13: For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. | Both passages discuss the promises made to Abraham. In Hebrews 7:6, it is mentioned that Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek, a priest who was not from the same lineage as Abraham, and blessed him. This was a sign of the great promise made to Abraham that his offspring would be blessed. Romans 4:13 speaks to this promise directly, saying that the promise of Abraham being heir of the world did not come through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. |
| Galatians 3:16: Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. | Both passages refer to the promises made to Abraham and his offspring. Hebrews 7:6 speaks of Abraham blessing someone who did not have a physical descent from him, yet still received tithes from him. Galatians 3:16 explains that the promises made to Abraham were ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who is the one referred to as Abraham's offspring. |
| Hebrews 6:13-15: For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. | Both passages refer to God's promise to Abraham. Hebrews 7:6 speaks of how Abraham blessed Melchizedek and gave him tithes, demonstrating his faith in God's promise. Hebrews 6:13-15 speaks of how Abraham waited patiently for God's promise to be fulfilled, and eventually obtained it. |
| Hebrews 7:1: For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, | Both passages reference Melchizedek, who was a priest of the Most High God and king of Salem. Hebrews 7:1 describes the initial meeting between Melchizedek and Abraham, when Melchizedek blessed him. Hebrews 7:6 speaks of Melchizedek receiving tithes from Abraham, which implies Abraham's recognition of Melchizedek as a priest. |
| Hebrews 7:3-4: He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever. See how great this man was to whom Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils! | Both passages refer to Melchizedek, a mysterious figure in the Bible. Hebrews 7:3-4 explains that Melchizedek is without father or mother or genealogy, and is a priest forever. Hebrews 7:6 states that Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of the spoils, and blessed him who had the promises. This passage is a reminder that Melchizedek is a figure of great importance, and worthy of respect and honor. |
| Hebrews 11:17: By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, | Both passages refer to Abraham's faith in God. Hebrews 7:6 highlights Abraham's trust in God's promises, as he was willing to give tithes to Melchizedek, even though he was not from his own tribe. Hebrews 11:17 further demonstrates Abraham's faith, as he was willing to offer up his only son, Isaac, when God asked him to do so. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your faithfulness to Your promises to Abraham, for You are the Possessor of heaven and earth and have delivered Your enemies into his hand. We thank You for the covenant You made with him and for the blessing of his offspring. We thank You for the righteousness of faith that comes through Your promise and for the faith of Abraham that he showed by offering up his only son Isaac.
We pray that You would continue to be with us and bless us, that You would make us exceedingly fruitful and establish Your covenant between us and our offspring for an everlasting covenant. Help us to trust in Your promises and to have faith like Abraham.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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