Hebrews 7:1

New International Reader's Version

Melchizedek was the king of Salem. He was the priest of God Most High. He met Abraham, who was returning from winning a battle over some kings. Melchizedek blessed him.

Cross References

Psalm 57:2

I cry out to God Most High. I cry out to God, and he shows that I am right.

Psalm 76:2

His tent is in Jerusalem. The place where he lives is on Mount Zion.

Psalm 78:35

They remembered that God was their Rock. They remembered that God Most High had set them free.

Psalm 78:56

But they tested God. They refused to obey the Most High God. They didn’t keep his laws.

Daniel 4:2

I am pleased to tell you what has happened. The Most High God has done miraculous signs and wonders for me.

Daniel 5:18

“Your Majesty, the Most High God was good to your father Nebuchadnezzar. He gave him authority and greatness and glory and honor.

Daniel 5:21

He was driven away from people. He was given the mind of an animal. He lived with the wild donkeys. He ate grass just as an ox does. His body became wet with the dew of heaven. He stayed that way until he recognized that the Most High God rules over all kingdoms on earth. He puts anyone he wants to in charge of them.

Micah 6:6

The people of Israel say, “What should we bring with us when we go to worship the Lord? What should we offer the God of heaven when we bow down to him? Should we take burnt offerings to him? Should we sacrifice calves that are a year old?

Mark 5:7

He shouted at the top of his voice, “Jesus, Son of the Most High God, what do you want with me? Swear to God that you won’t hurt me!”

Acts 16:17

She followed Paul and the rest of us around. She shouted, “These men serve the Most High God. They are telling you how to be saved.”

Hebrews 6:20

That is where Jesus has gone. He went there to open the way ahead of us. He has become a high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:2

Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of what is right.” Also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

Hebrews 7:3

Melchizedek has no father or mother. He has no family line. His days have no beginning. His life has no end. He remains a priest forever. In this way, he is like the Son of God.

Hebrews 7:6

Melchizedek did not trace his family line from Levi. But he collected a tenth from Abraham. Melchizedek blessed the one who had received the promises.