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.
for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
The cross references all relate to the idea of a lineage, or a family tree. The passage in Hebrews 7:10 speaks of Melchizedek meeting Abraham, and the cross references emphasize the importance of familial lineage, from Abraham's descendants to his great-grandchildren. The references also emphasize the importance of the priestly office and the commandment to take tithes from the people, which further reinforces the idea of a family lineage.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 35:11: And God said to him, “I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply. A nation and a company of nations shall come from you, and kings shall come from your own body. | Both passages refer to the promise of God to Abraham that his descendants would be numerous. Hebrews 7:10 speaks of the promise being passed down to Abraham through his ancestor, while Genesis 35:11 speaks of the promise being given directly to Abraham. The promise was that Abraham's descendants would be so numerous that they would become a nation and a company of nations, with kings coming from his own body. |
| Genesis 46:26: All the persons belonging to Jacob who came into Egypt, who were his own descendants, not including Jacob's sons' wives, were sixty-six persons in all. | Both passages refer to Jacob and his descendants. Hebrews 7:10 explains that Melchizedek met Jacob's ancestor, while Genesis 46:26 states that Jacob had 66 descendants who came to Egypt with him. This demonstrates that Jacob's descendants were numerous and that God's promise to him was fulfilled. |
| 1 Kings 8:19: Nevertheless, you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’ | Both passages refer to the importance of the lineage of King David. Hebrews 7:10 is referring to the fact that when Melchizedek met with Abraham, the ancestor of David, David was still in the loins of Abraham. 1 Kings 8:19 references God's promise to David that one of his descendants would build the house of God. This is a fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham in Hebrews 7:10. |
| Hebrews 7:5: And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers, though these also are descended from Abraham. | Both passages in Hebrews 7 discuss Abraham and his descendants, specifically in relation to priesthood. Hebrews 7:10 explains that Abraham was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him, indicating a connection between Melchizedek and Abraham. Hebrews 7:5 further explains that the descendants of Levi have a commandment in the law to take tithes from their brothers, who are also descended from Abraham. Thus, both passages demonstrate the connection between Abraham and his descendants as it relates to priesthood. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness to Your people throughout the generations. We thank You for the promise You made to Abraham and for the descendants You gave him, including Melchizedek and Levi. We thank You for the covenant You made with King David, that his son would build the house of Your name. We thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed on us, and we ask that You continue to show us Your grace and mercy. Help us to be fruitful and to be a blessing to others, just as You have been a blessing to us. 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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