But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Avraham [Exalted Father], and Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) him that had the promises.Gen 12:2; Gen 14:20
This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
OJBBut, this man, though not tracing his descent from them, has received ma'aser (tithe) from Avraham Avinu and has given a bracha to the one having the havtachot (promises).
TCENTBut Melchizedek, who was not among the descendants of Levi, received a tithe from Abraham. He also blessed Abraham, who had received the promises.
T4TBut this man Melchizedek, who was not among the descendants of Levi, took tithes from Abraham. He also asked God to bless Abraham, the man to whom God promised many descendants.