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Latest revision as of 15:45, 1 September 2020

Genesis 14

Law Analysis overview


18 Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High. 19 He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth. 20 Blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Abram gave him a tenth of all. Genesis 14:18-20WEB

Classification

The Principle

This passage contains the first instance of a tithe, given to a priest of God Most High.

Categories

This passage is part of the Principles and Definitions. It affects our understanding of the Tithe.

Fulfillment

The principle of the tithe is fulfilled in its legal application to the Levitical priesthood, as Jesus is a priest after the Melchizedek priesthood. The Melchizedek priest received his tithe from Abraham without legally requiring it of him; Christians also are expected to give freely to Jesus because of his greatness and their love for him.

Topics

This command/principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

Notes on Interpretation/Application