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And those of the sons of Levi who receive the priestly office[a] have authorization according to the law to collect a tithe from the people, that is, from their fellow countrymen,[b] although they too are descendants of Abraham.[c]

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  1. Hebrews 7:5 tn Or “the priesthood.”
  2. Hebrews 7:5 tn Grk “from their brothers.” See BDAG 18-19 s.v. ἀδελφός 2.b.
  3. Hebrews 7:5 tn Grk “have come from the loins of Abraham.”