Catholic Public Domain Version
"And so it may be said that even Levi, who received tithes, was himself a tithe through Abraham. "
— Hebrews 7:9, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.”
“And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes; ”
“We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,”
“And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham.”
“And (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes paid tithes in Abraham:”
“And we may say that in Abraham, even Levi, who has a right to take the tenth part, gave it;”
“And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.”
But this man, whose lineage is not enumerated with them, received tithes from Abraham, and he blessed even the one who held the promises.
Yet this is without any contradiction, for what is less should be blessed by what is better.
And certainly, here, men who receive tithes still die; but there, he bears witness that he lives.
And so it may be said that even Levi, who received tithes, was himself a tithe through Abraham.
For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
Therefore, if consummation had occurred through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), then what further need would there be for another Priest to rise up according to the order of Melchizedek, one who was not called according to the order of Aaron?
For since the priesthood has been transferred, it is necessary that the law also be transferred.