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- Melchizedek - Wikipedia
In the Hebrew Bible, Melchizedek[a] was the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon (often translated as 'God Most High') He is first mentioned in Genesis 14:18–20, [3] where he brings out bread and wine and blesses Abram (Abraham), subsequent to Abram's victory in the Battle of the Vale of Siddim
- Who Was Melchizedek in the Bible? - Bible Study Tools
Melchizedek, whose name means "king of righteousness," was both king of Salem (commonly believed to be early Jerusalem) and priest of God Most High (El Elyon) He appears suddenly after Abraham’s military victory over four kings and blesses him (Genesis 14:18–20)
- Who was Melchizedek? - GotQuestions. org
Melchizedek, whose name means “king of righteousness,” was a king of Salem (Jerusalem) and priest of the Most High God (Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 5:6–11; 6:20—7:28) Melchizedek’s sudden appearance and disappearance in the book of Genesis is somewhat mysterious
- Melchizedek | Story, Meaning, Priesthood, Bible Verse | Britannica
Melchizedek, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), a figure of importance in biblical tradition because he was both king and priest, was connected with Jerusalem, and was revered by Abraham, who paid a tithe to him
- Who Was Melchizedek in the Bible and How Is He Connected to Christ?
The priesthood of Melchizedek was an eternal priesthood that required only one true sacrifice in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ Why Is Melchizedek Important in Understanding the New Covenant? Melchizedek’s priesthood was different from the order of Aaron
- Topical Bible: The Significance of Melchizedek
Melchizedek's brief yet profound presence in Scripture invites believers to explore the depths of God's revelation and the foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work His account serves as a reminder of the continuity and fulfillment of God's plan throughout the biblical narrative
- Melchizedek - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
MELCHIZEDEK mĕl kĭz’ ə dek (מַלְכִּי־צֶ֨דֶק׃֙; LXX Μελχισεδεκ; meaning king of righteousness) This priest-king is mentioned in Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110:4; and Hebrews 5:6-11; 6:20-7:28
- The Story of Melchizedek in the Bible - Chabad. org
Melchizedek, identified as Shem, blessed Abraham but lost the priesthood to his descendants for prioritizing Abraham’s blessing over G‑d's
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