Hebrews 7:1

The Priestly Order of Melchizedek

¹ For this _a Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Cross References
Genesis 14:18 - 20
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High.
Hebrews 7:6
But he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.

Matthew Henry Concise

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Hebrews 7:1

Strong's Concordance

Hebrews 7:1

ForG1063 thisG3778 Melchisedec,G3198 kingG935 of Salem,G4532 priestG2409 of the most highG5310 God,G2316 whoG3588 metG4876 AbrahamG11 returningG5290 fromG575 the slaughterG2871 of the kings,G935 andG2532 blessedG2127 him;G846

Notes

Hebrews 7:1

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

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