Hebrews 7:6

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Hebrews 7:6 (WEB)
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.

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Theodoret of Cyrus

Theodoret of Cyrus, Dialogues (Eranistes) §3
“And this is what the divine Apostle would have us understand, for in this very passage he says further, “But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.”” — editor's note: Heb. vii. 6
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John Chrysostom

John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews Homily 12
“It especially concerns you: for you will not contend that the Levites are superior to Abraham. ( Ver.” — the author cites it
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PassageDialogues (Eranistes) §3
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