and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive.

And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham.

But see how great he must be, if Abraham the patriarch gave him a tithe of his plunder.

To him also Abraham apportioned a tithe of everything. His name first means king of righteousness, then king of Salem, that is, king of peace.