Hebrews 7:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Hebrews 7:17

The Scriptures say about him, “You are a priest for ever, just like Melchizedek.”

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.

Matthew 4:3

Then the devil came to him and said, “If you are God's Son, tell these stones to turn into bread.”

Exodus 6:18

Kohath lived to be one hundred and thirty-three; his sons were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Numbers 1:18

called together the people that same day. They were counted according to their clans and families. Then Moses and the others listed the names of the men twenty years and older,

Hebrews 4:14

We have a great high priest, who has gone into heaven, and he is Jesus the Son of God. That is why we must hold on to what we have said about him.

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 7:2

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”.