Hebrews 7:2 - Revised Standard Version CI

² and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² And Abraham gave to him a tenth portion of all [the spoil]. He is primarily, as his name when translated indicates, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, which means king of peace.

American Standard Version (1901)

² to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

Common English Bible

² Abraham gave a tenth of everything to him. His name means first “king of righteousness,” and then “king of Salem,” that is, “king of peace.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

² And Abraham divided to him a tenth part of everything. And in translation his name is first, indeed, king of justice, and next also king of Salem, that is, king of peace.

Hebrews 7:2 Cross References

Genesis 28:22

and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that thou givest me I will give the tenth to thee.”

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,

2 Samuel 8:15

So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and equity to all his people.

1 Chronicles 22:9

Behold, a son shall be born to you; he shall be a man of peace. I will give him peace from all his enemies round about; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel in his days.

Psalm 72:7

In his days may righteousness flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!

Leviticus 27:32

And all the tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman's staff, shall be holy to the Lord.

Micah 5:5

And this shall be peace, when the Assyrian comes into our land and treads upon our soil, that we will raise against him seven shepherds and eight princes of men;

Numbers 18:21

“To the Levites I have given every tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service which they serve, their service in the tent of meeting.

Matthew 1:23

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanu-el” (which means, God with us).

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!”

Romans 3:26

it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies him who has faith in Jesus.

Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him;

Hebrews 7:3

He is without father or mother or genealogy, and has neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest for ever.

1 Samuel 8:15

He will take the tenth of your grain and of your vineyards and give it to his officers and to his servants.

1 Samuel 8:17

He will take the tenth of your flocks, and you shall be his slaves.