This is the name of Melchizedek: King of Salem and priest of God Most High.
Definition
Μελχισεδέκ indecl., ὁ (Heb. מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק),
Melchizedek: Hebrews 5:6, 10; 6:20; 7:1, 10-11; 7:15, 17.
Glossary entries
Where it occurs
Occurrences
8 total
- Hebrews 5:6Μελχισέδεκ · of MelchizedekAnd in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- Hebrews 5:10Μελχισέδεκ · of Melchizedek…and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
- Hebrews 6:20Μελχισέδεκ · of Melchizedek…where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
- Hebrews 7:1Μελχισέδεκ · MelchizedekThis Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
- Hebrews 7:10Μελχισέδεκ · MelchizedekFor when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
- Hebrews 7:11Μελχισέδεκ · of MelchizedekNow if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
- Hebrews 7:15Μελχισέδεκ · MelchizedekAnd this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
- Hebrews 7:17Μελχισέδεκ · of MelchizedekFor it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”