Hebrews 7:2

Easy To Read Version

And Abraham gave Melchizedek one-tenth of everything he had. (The name Melchizedek, king of Salem, has two meanings. First, Melchizedek means “king of goodness.” Also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”)

Cross References

Genesis 28:22

I am setting this stone up as a memorial stone. It will show that this is a holy place for God. And I will give God one tenth of all he gives me.”

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, “The person who rules people fairly, the person who rules with respect for God,

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled over all of Israel. And David made good and fair decisions for all of his people.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But you have a son that is a man of peace. I will give your son a time of peace. His enemies around him will not bother him. His name is Solomon. {\cf2\super [236]} And I will give Israel peace and quiet during the time that Solomon is king.

Psalm 72:7

Let goodness blossom while he is king.\par Let peace continue as long as the moon.\par

Leviticus 27:32

“{The priests will} take every tenth animal from a person’s cows or sheep. Every tenth animal will belong to the Lord.

Micah 5:5

There will be peace.\par Yes, the Assyrian army\par will come into our country\par and trample our large buildings.\par But the Ruler of Israel {\cf2\super [63]} will choose\par seven shepherds and eight leaders. {\cf2\super [64]} \par

Numbers 18:21

“The people of Israel will give one tenth of everything they have. So I give that one tenth to all the descendants [247] of Levi. This is their payment for the work that they do while they serve at the Meeting Tent. [248]

Matthew 1:23

“The virgin {\cf2\super [15]} will be pregnant and will give birth to a son. They will name him Immanuel.” {\cf2\super [16]} (Immanuel means, “God with us.”)

Luke 2:14

“Praise God in heaven,\par and on earth let there be peace\par to the people that please God.”\par

Romans 3:26

And God gave Jesus to show today that God does what is right. God did this so that he could judge rightly and also make right any person that has faith in Jesus.

Hebrews 7:1

Melchizedek {\cf2\super [54]} was the king of Salem and a priest for God the Most High. Melchizedek met Abraham {\cf2\super [55]} when Abraham was coming back after defeating the kings. That day Melchizedek blessed Abraham.

Hebrews 7:3

No person knows who Melchizedek’s father or mother was or where he came from. {\cf2\super [56]} And no person knows when he was born or when he died. Melchizedek is like the Son of God and he continues being a priest forever.

1 Samuel 8:15

He will take one tenth of your grain and grapes. He will give these things to his officers and servants.

1 Samuel 8:17

And he will take one tenth of your flocks.