Cross references
Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
Hebrews 7:5 has 14 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 2 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Leviticus 27:30–33 (5 votes) and 2 Chronicles 31:4–6 (4 votes). 14 other verses point back to it. It links with 12 other books, from Genesis 14 to Hebrews 7.
Which verses does Hebrews 7:5 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Leviticus 27:30–335 votes
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. …
- 2 Chronicles 31:4–64 votes
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. …
- Numbers 16:10–113 votes
He has brought you near, you and all your fellow Levites, but you are seeking the priesthood as well. Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?”
- Numbers 18:21–323 votes
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. …
- Numbers 17:3–102 votes
and write Aaron’s name on the staff of Levi, because there must be one staff for the head of each tribe. Place the staffs in the Tent of Meeting in front of the Testimony, where I meet with you. …
- Numbers 18:72 votes
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”
- 1 Kings 8:192 votes
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’
- Nehemiah 13:102 votes
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields.
- Hebrews 7:102 votes
For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
- Genesis 46:261 vote
All those belonging to Jacob who came to Egypt—his direct descendants, besides the wives of Jacob’s sons—numbered sixty-six persons.
- Exodus 28:11 vote
- Exodus 1:50 votes
- Hebrews 5:40 votes
- Genesis 35:11-1 votes
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.
Which verses point to Hebrews 7:5?
The 10 strongest of 14.