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Melchisedec

(king of righteousness). (Hebrews 5:1; Hebrews 6:1; Hebrews 7:1) ... [Melchizedek]

In the Bible

9

Verses where Melchisedec is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Hebrews 5:6

    And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

  • Hebrews 5:10

    and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

  • Hebrews 6:20

    where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

  • Hebrews 7:1

    This 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 7:10

    For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.

  • Hebrews 7:11

    Now 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?

+3 more verses naming Melchisedec.

Scripture on Melchisedec

3

Melchisedec references

2

Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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