Hebrews 7:1

Conservative English Version

Melchizedek was both king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He was the one who went out and gave Abraham his blessing, when Abraham returned from killing the kings.

Cross References

Psalm 57:2

I pray to you, my protector.

Psalm 76:2

Your home is on Mount Zion in the city of peace.

Psalm 78:35

They remembered God Most High, the mighty rock that kept them safe.

Psalm 78:56

But the people tested God Most High, and they refused to obey his laws.

Daniel 4:2

I am glad to tell about the wonderful miracles God Most High has done for me.

Daniel 5:18

Sir, the Most High God made your father a great and powerful man and brought him much honor and glory.

Daniel 5:21

His mind became like that of an animal, and he was forced to stay away from people and live with wild donkeys. Your father ate grass like an ox, and he slept outside where his body was soaked with dew. He was forced to do this until he learned that the Most High God rules all kingdoms on earth and chooses their kings.

Micah 6:6

What offering should I bring when I bow down to worship the LORD God Most High? Should I try to please him by sacrificing calves a year old?

Mark 5:7

He shouted, "Jesus, Son of God in heaven, what do you want with me? Promise me in God's name that you won't torture me!"

Acts 16:17

The girl followed Paul and the rest of us and kept yelling, "These men are servants of the Most High God! They are telling you how to be saved."

Hebrews 6:20

Jesus has gone there ahead of us, and he is our high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:2

Then Abraham gave him a tenth of everything he had. The meaning of the name Melchizedek is "King of Justice." But since Salem means "peace," he is also "King of Peace."

Hebrews 7:3

We are not told that he had a father or mother or ancestors or beginning or end. He is like the Son of God and will be a priest forever.

Hebrews 7:6

Although Melchizedek wasn't a descendant of Levi, Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had been given God's promise.