Hebrews 7:1

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Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Most High God. He met Abraham and blessed him when Abraham was returning from defeating the kings.

Cross References

Psalm 57:2

I call to God Most High, to the God who does everything for me.

Psalm 76:2

His tent is in Salem. His home is in Zion.

Psalm 78:35

They remembered that God was their rock, that the Most High was their defender.

Psalm 78:56

They tested God Most High and rebelled against him. They did not obey his written instructions.

Daniel 4:2

I am pleased to write to you about the miraculous signs and amazing things the Most High God did for me.

Daniel 5:18

“Your Majesty, the Most High God gave your grandfather Nebuchadnezzar a kingdom, might, honor, and glory.

Daniel 5:21

He was chased away from people, and his mind was changed into an animal’s mind. He lived with wild donkeys, ate grass like cattle, and his body became wet with dew from the sky. This happened until he realized that the Most High God has power over human kingdoms. God puts whomever he wishes in charge of them.

Micah 6:6

What should I bring when I come into the Lord’s presence, when I bow in front of the God of heaven? Should I bring him year-old calves as burnt offerings?

Mark 5:7

and shouted, “Why are you bothering me now, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won’t torture me.”

Acts 16:17

She used to follow Paul and shout, “These men are servants of the Most High God. They’re telling you how you can be saved.”

Hebrews 6:20

where Jesus went before us on our behalf. He has become the chief priest forever in the way Melchizedek was a priest.

Hebrews 7:2

Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had captured. In the first place, Melchizedek’s name means king of God’s approval. He is also called king of Salem (which means king of peace).

Hebrews 7:3

No one knows anything about Melchizedek’s father, mother, or ancestors. No one knows when he was born or when he died. Like the Son of God, Melchizedek continues to be a priest forever.

Hebrews 7:6

Although Melchizedek was not from the tribe of Levi, he received a tenth of everything from Abraham. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had God’s promises.