Hebrews 7:2

The Text-Critical English New Testament

and Abraham gave him a tenth of all the spoils. His name means “king of righteousness,” but he is also “king of Salem,” which means, “king of peace.”

Cross References

Matthew 1:23

“Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will among men.”

Romans 3:26

He did so to prove in the present time that he is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.

Hebrews 7:1

Now this Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. When Abraham was returning from the slaughter of the kings, Melchizedek met him and blessed him,

Hebrews 7:3

He is without father, without mother, and without genealogy; there is no beginning to his days or end to his life. But resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.