Hebrews 7:6

But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

Cross-reference

Hebrews 7:4 Parallel

Hebrews 7:4 emphasizes Melchizedek's greatness because Abraham gave him tithes — that's the significance of the tithe recorded here.

Hebrews 6:13-15 explains God's promise to Abraham — the 'promises' that Abraham had when Melchizedek blessed him.

Hebrews 11:17 shows Abraham's faith in offering Isaac, he who had the promises — illustrating the faith of the one blessed by Melchizedek.

Hebrews 11:13 notes that Abraham died without receiving the promises — here he is described as having them (the promises given), not yet received.

Genesis 12:2 Historical context

Genesis 12:2 records God's promise to bless Abraham — these are the promises Abraham had when Melchizedek blessed him.

Genesis 13:14–17 Historical context

Genesis 13:14-17 records the land promise given to Abraham — the very promises he is said to 'have' in Hebrews 7:6.

Genesis 14:19 records Melchizedek's blessing of Abraham, which is referenced here as he blessed him who had the promises.

Genesis 14:20 records Abraham giving a tenth to Melchizedek — that's the tithe received here.

Genesis 17:4–8 Historical context

Genesis 17:4-8 contains the covenant promises of nations, land, and God's relationship — the promises Abraham held.

Genesis 22:17 Historical context

Genesis 22:17 promises Abraham innumerable descendants — one of the key promises referenced in Hebrews 7:6.

Genesis 22:18 Historical context

Genesis 22:18 promises that all nations will be blessed through Abraham's offspring — a central promise he possessed.

Acts 3:25 Citation

Acts 3:25 cites the same promise from Genesis 22:18 — that all peoples will be blessed through Abraham's seed.

Romans 4:13 Parallel

Romans 4:13 discusses the promise that Abraham would be heir of the world through faith — the same promises he had.

Galatians 3:16 interprets the promise to Abraham's 'seed' as referring to Christ — clarifying the promise's ultimate focus.