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For although Levi wasn’t born yet, the seed from which he came was in Abraham’s body when Melchizedek collected the tithe from him.
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American Standard Version
for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
Christian Standard Bible
for he was still within his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
English Standard Version
for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
King James Version
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
New American Standard Bible
for he was still in the loins of his forefather when Melchizedek met him.
New International Version
because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.
New King James Version
for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.
World English Bible
for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.