Hebrews 7:3

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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.

Cross References

Exodus 6:18

The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.

Numbers 1:18

and assembled the whole community on the first day of the second month. Each man at least 20 years old provided his genealogy by family and household. Then his name was listed.

Matthew 4:3

The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.”

Hebrews 4:14

We need to hold on to our declaration of faith: We have a superior chief priest who has gone through the heavens. That person is Jesus, the Son of God.

Hebrews 7:1

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.

Hebrews 7:17

The Scriptures say the following about him: “You are a 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 7:6

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.