Hebrews 7:3

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

Exodus 6:18

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

Numbers 1:18

Then Moses and Aaron gathered all the men of Israel together. It was the first day of the second month. The people wrote down the tribe and family they belonged to. The men 20 years old or more were listed by name. They were listed one by one.

Matthew 4:3

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

Hebrews 4:14

We have a great high priest. He has gone up into heaven. He is Jesus the Son of God. So let us hold firmly to what we say we believe.

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 7:17

Scripture says, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.” (Psalm 110:4)

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 7:6

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.