Hebrews 7:1

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This Melchizedek was the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High. When Abraham was coming back from winning a battle against a group of kings, Melchizedek met him and blessed him.

Cross References

Hebrews 6:20

where Jesus has gone to open the way ahead of us. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

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 by God that you won’t hurt me!”

Acts 16:17

She followed Paul and the rest of us around, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God! They’re telling you how to be saved.”

Hebrews 7:2

Abraham gave him a tenth of everything he’d captured in the battle. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of what is right.” Then, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

Hebrews 7:3

Melchizedek has no father or mother or family line. His life has no beginning or ending. He remains a priest forever, like the Son of God.

Hebrews 7:6

Melchizedek didn’t trace his family line from Levi, but he still collected a tenth from Abraham. Melchizedek blessed the one who had received the promises.