Hebrews 7:2

New International Reader's Version

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.”

Cross References

Genesis 28:22

This stone I’ve set up as a sacred stone will be God’s house. And I’ll give you a tenth of everything you give me.”

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right. He must have respect for God when he rules.

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But you are going to have a son. He will be a man of peace. And I will give him peace and rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon. I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king.

Psalm 72:7

May godly people do well as long as he rules. May they have more than they need as long as the moon lasts.

Leviticus 27:32

Every tenth part of herds and flocks will be holy. They will be set apart for the Lord. That includes every tenth animal that its shepherd marks with his wooden staff.

Micah 5:5

And he will be our peace when the Assyrians attack our land. They will march through our forts. But we will raise up against them many shepherds. We’ll send out against them as many commanders as we need to.

Numbers 18:21

“The Israelites will give me a tenth of everything they produce. And I will give it to the Levites. They serve at the tent of meeting. I will give them the tenth for the work they do there.

Matthew 1:23

“The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) The name Immanuel means “God with us.”

Luke 2:14

“May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!”

Romans 3:26

God did all this to prove in our own time that he does what is right. He also makes right with himself those who believe in Jesus.

Hebrews 7:1

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.

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.

1 Samuel 8:15

He will take a tenth of your grain and a tenth of your grapes. He’ll give it to his officials and attendants.

1 Samuel 8:17

He will take a tenth of your sheep and goats. You yourselves will become his slaves.