Hebrews 7:2 “and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name…”

Hebrews 7:2

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.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

World English Bible

to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,

American Standard Version

to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

Geneva Bible 1599

To whom also Abraham gaue the tithe of all things: who first is by interpretation King of righteousnes: after that, he is also King of Salem, that is, King of peace,

Darby Translation

to whom Abraham gave also the tenth portion of all; first being interpreted King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace;

Young's Literal Translation

to whom also a tenth of all did Abraham divide, (first, indeed, being interpreted, 'King of righteousness,' and then also, King of Salem, which is, King of Peace,)

Bible in Basic English

And to whom Abraham gave a tenth part of everything which he had, being first named King of righteousness, and then in addition, King of Salem, that is to say, King of peace;

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Cross references

“a tenth”

Numbers 18:21 Genesis 28:22 1 Samuel 8:15 1 Samuel 8:17 Leviticus 27:32

Numbers 18:21 · BSB

Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting.

Genesis 28:22 · BSB

And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

1 Samuel 8:15 · BSB

He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants.

1 Samuel 8:17 · BSB

He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.

Leviticus 27:32 · BSB

Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.

“King of righteousness”

2 Samuel 8:15 2 Samuel 23:3 1 Chronicles 22:9 Psalm 45:4–7 Psalm 72:1–3 Psalm 72:7

2 Samuel 8:15 · BSB

Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

2 Samuel 23:3 · BSB

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

1 Chronicles 22:9 · BSB

But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

Psalm 45:4–7 · BSB

In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

Psalm 72:1–3 · BSB

Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

Psalm 72:7 · BSB

May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.

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

In context

1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

3Without 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.

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