Hebrews 7:1 “This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met…”

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,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For this Melchi-sedec was King of Salem, the Priest of the most high God, who met Abraham, as he returned from the slaughter of the Kings, and blessed him:

Darby Translation

For this Melchisedec, King of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from smiting the kings, and blessed him;

Young's Literal Translation

For this Melchisedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who did meet Abraham turning back from the smiting of the kings, and did bless him,

Bible in Basic English

For this Melchizedek, the king of Salem, a priest of the Most High God, who gave Abraham his blessing, meeting him when he came back after putting the kings to death,

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Cross references

“this”

Genesis 14:18–20 Hebrews 6:20

Genesis 14:18–20 · BSB

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

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.

“Salem”

Psalm 76:2

Psalm 76:2 · BSB

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

“the most”

Psalm 57:2 Micah 6:6 Psalm 78:35 Daniel 5:18 Mark 5:7 Daniel 4:2

Psalm 57:2 · BSB

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

Micah 6:6 · BSB

With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?

Psalm 78:35 · BSB

And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.

Daniel 5:18 · BSB

As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.

Mark 5:7 · BSB

And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”

Daniel 4:2 · BSB

I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.

“the slaughter”

Genesis 16:14–16 Isaiah 41:2 Isaiah 41:3

Genesis 16:14–16 · BSB

Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered.

Isaiah 41:2 · BSB

Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness ? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow.

Isaiah 41:3 · BSB

He pursues them, going on safely, hardly touching the path with his feet.

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

In context

2and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

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