Hebrews 7:3

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No one knows who his father or mother was or where he came from. And no one knows when he was born or when he died. Melchizedek is like the Son of God in that he will always be a priest.

Cross References

Hebrews 7:17

This is what the Scriptures say about him: “You are a priest forever—the kind of priest Melchizedek was.”

Hebrews 7:6

Melchizedek was not even from the tribe of Levi, but Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. And Melchizedek blessed Abraham—the one who had God’s promises.

Matthew 4:3

The devil came to tempt him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to become bread.”

Exodus 6:18

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

Numbers 1:18

and called all the Israelites together on the first day of the second month. Then the people were listed by their families and their family groups. All the men who were 20 years old or older were listed.

Hebrews 4:14

We have a great high priest who has gone to live with God in heaven. He is Jesus the Son of God. So let us continue to express our faith in him.

Hebrews 7:1

Melchizedek was the king of Salem and a priest for God the Most High. He met Abraham when Abraham was coming back after defeating the kings. That day Melchizedek blessed him.

Hebrews 7:2

Then Abraham gave him a tenth of everything he had. The name Melchizedek, king of Salem, has two meanings. First, Melchizedek means “king of justice.” And “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”