Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater. New Living Translation And without question, the person who has the power to give a blessing is greater than the one who is blessed. English Standard Version It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. Berean Standard Bible And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. Berean Literal Bible And apart from all dispute, the inferior is blessed by the superior. King James Bible And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. New King James Version Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better. New American Standard Bible But without any dispute the lesser person is blessed by the greater. NASB 1995 But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater. NASB 1977 But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater. Legacy Standard Bible But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater. Amplified Bible Yet it is beyond all dispute that the lesser person is always blessed by the greater one. Christian Standard Bible Without a doubt, the inferior is blessed by the superior. Holman Christian Standard Bible Without a doubt, the inferior is blessed by the superior. American Standard Version But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better. Contemporary English Version Everyone agrees a person who gives a blessing is greater than the one who receives the blessing. English Revised Version But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better. GOD'S WORD® Translation No one can deny that the more important person blesses the less important person. Good News Translation There is no doubt that the one who blesses is greater than the one who is blessed. International Standard Version It is beyond dispute that the less important person is blessed by the more important person. Majority Standard Bible And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. NET Bible Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior, New Heart English Bible But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater. Webster's Bible Translation And without all contradiction the less is blessed by the better. Weymouth New Testament And beyond all dispute it is always the inferior who is blessed by the superior. World English Bible But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand apart from all controversy, the less is blessed by the better— Berean Literal Bible And apart from all dispute, the inferior is blessed by the superior. Young's Literal Translation and apart from all controversy, the less by the better is blessed -- Smith's Literal Translation And without all controversy the less is praised of the better. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd without all contradiction, that which is less, is blessed by the better. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet this is without any contradiction, for what is less should be blessed by what is better. New American Bible Unquestionably, a lesser person is blessed by a greater. New Revised Standard Version It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBeyond dispute: he who was less was blessed by him who was greater than himself. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But without dispute, he who is lesser is blessed by him who is greater than he. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd, without any contradiction, the less is blessed by the better. Godbey New Testament For without contradiction the less is blessed by the better. Haweis New Testament but without all dispute the inferior receives benediction from the superior. Mace New Testament now 'tis past dispute, he that is blessed is inferior to him that blesses: Weymouth New Testament And beyond all dispute it is always the inferior who is blessed by the superior. Worrell New Testament And, without any dispute, the less is blessed by the better. Worsley New Testament Now without all contradiction the inferior is blessed by the superior: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Melchizedek and Abraham…6But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. 7And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. 8In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.… Cross References Genesis 14:19-20 and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. Genesis 27:27-29 So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed. / May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine. / May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.” Numbers 6:23-27 “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: / ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; ... Deuteronomy 21:5 And the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name and to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault. 1 Chronicles 16:2 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. Psalm 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. Proverbs 11:25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Isaiah 61:9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. Ezekiel 44:30 The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes. Matthew 5:3-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ... Matthew 10:12-13 As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. Matthew 23:19 You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred? Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Luke 24:50-51 When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. / While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. Treasury of Scripture And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. without. 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. the less. Hebrews 11:20,21 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come… Genesis 27:20-40 And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me… Genesis 28:1-4 And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan… Jump to Previous Always Apart Better Blessed Blessing Contradiction Controversy Dispute Doubt Gainsaying Gets Greater Inferior Lesser SuperiorJump to Next Always Apart Better Blessed Blessing Contradiction Controversy Dispute Doubt Gainsaying Gets Greater Inferior Lesser SuperiorHebrews 7 1. Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;11. and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order. And indisputably The phrase "And indisputably" underscores the certainty and universally accepted nature of the statement that follows. In the Greek, the word used is "χωρὶς δὲ πάσης ἀντιλογίας" (chōris de pasēs antilogias), which translates to "without any contradiction." This phrase sets the tone for an undeniable truth, emphasizing the authority and clarity of the principle being discussed. In the context of the epistle, it reflects the writer's confidence in the established order of spiritual hierarchy, which is rooted in the traditions and teachings of the Jewish faith. the lesser is blessed by the greater Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. indisputably, ἀντιλογίας (antilogias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 485: Contradiction, contention, rebellion. From a derivative of antilego; dispute, disobedience. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. lesser ἔλαττον (elatton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 1640: Less, smaller; poorer, inferior. Or elatton el-at-tone'; comparative of the same as elachistos; smaller. is blessed εὐλογεῖται (eulogeitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2127: (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. greater. κρείττονος (kreittonos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's 2909: Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. 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