Genesis 14:18 “Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was…”

Genesis 14:18

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High —

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

World English Bible

Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.

American Standard Version

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Melchi-zedek King of Shalem brought foorth bread and wine: and he was a Priest of the most high God.

Darby Translation

And Melchisedec king of Salem brought out bread and wine. And he was priest of the Most High God.

Young's Literal Translation

And Melchizedek king of Salem hath brought out bread and wine, and he [is] priest of God Most High;

Bible in Basic English

And Melchizedek, king of Salem, the priest of the Most High God, took bread and wine,

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Cross references

“king”

Psalm 76:2 Hebrews 7:1 Hebrews 7:2

Psalm 76:2 · BSB

His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.

Hebrews 7:1 · BSB

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 7:2 · BSB

and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

“bread”

Matthew 26:26–29 Galatians 6:10

Matthew 26:26–29 · BSB

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

“the priest”

Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 5:6 Hebrews 5:10 Hebrews 7:10–22 Hebrews 6:20 Hebrews 7:3

Psalm 110:4 · BSB

The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:6 · BSB

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

Hebrews 5:10 · BSB

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

Hebrews 7:10–22 · BSB

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

Hebrews 6:20 · BSB

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

Hebrews 7:3 · BSB

Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.

“the most”

Psalm 57:2 Acts 16:17 Ruth 3:10 Psalm 7:17 Psalm 50:14 Acts 7:48

Psalm 57:2 · BSB

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

Acts 16:17 · BSB

This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”

Ruth 3:10 · BSB

Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.

Psalm 7:17 · BSB

I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Psalm 50:14 · BSB

Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.

Acts 7:48 · BSB

However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).

19and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

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