Hebrews 7:5-9

Living_Oracles(i) 5 For they, indeed, of the sons of Levi, who received the priesthood, have a commandment to tithe people according to the law; that is, their brethren, although they have come forth from the loins of Abraham: 6 but he, who did not derive his pedigree from their progenitors, tithed Abraham, and blessed the holder of the promises. 7 Now, beyond all contradiction, the less is blessed by the greater. 8 Besides, here, indeed, men, who die, take tithes; but there one, of whom it is testified that he lives. 9 And, as one may say, even Levi, who receives tithes, was tithed in Abraham: