In Context

7 And without all contradiction, that which is less, is blessed by the better.

8 And here indeed, men that die, receive thithes: but there he hath witness, that he liveth.

9 And (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes, paid tithes in Abraham:

10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedech met him.

11 If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech, and not be called according to the order of Aaron?

12 For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.

Hebrews 7:10 in Other Translations