Hebrews 7:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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”.

Cross References

Genesis 28:22

This rock will be your house, and I will give back to you a tenth of everything you give me.”

2 Samuel 23:3

Our Mighty Rock, the God of Jacob, told me, “A ruler who obeys God and does right

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled all Israel with fairness and justice.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But when your son becomes king, I will give him peace throughout his kingdom. His name will be Solomon, because during his rule I will keep Israel safe and peaceful.

Psalm 72:7

Let the king be fair with everyone, and let there be peace until the moon falls from the sky.

Leviticus 27:32

When you count your flocks and herds, one out of ten of every newborn animal is holy and belongs to me,

Micah 5:5

because he will bring peace. Let Assyria attack our country and our palaces. We will counter-attack, led by a number of rulers

Numbers 18:21

Ten per cent of the Israelites' crops and one out of every ten of their newborn animals belong to me. But I am giving all this to the Levites as their pay for the work they do at the sacred tent.

Matthew 1:23

“A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”

Luke 2:14

“Praise God in heaven! Peace on earth to everyone who pleases God.”

Hebrews 7:1

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.

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 for ever.

1 Samuel 8:15

He will also take a tenth of your grain and grapes and give it to his officers and officials.

1 Samuel 8:17

He will also take a tenth of your sheep and goats. You will become the king's slaves,