Hebrews 7:1

Translations

Modern

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,

Traditional

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;

Literal

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

Latin

Hic enim Melchisedech, rex Salem, sacerdos Dei summi, qui obviavit Abrahæ regresso a cæde regum, et benedixit ei:

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English

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,

Notes

Hebrews 7:1

king of Salem: See Genesis 14:18 and the related study note.
and priest of God Most High: Melchizedek was both a king and a priest, unlike the Hebrew kings. This role foreshadowed the Messiah.
returning from the slaughter of the kings: See Genesis 14:1 –17.

Hebrews 7:1–10

This section proclaims the superiority of Melchizedek’s priesthood over that of the Levites, based primarily on Genesis 14:17 –20.

Hebrews 7:1–28

Hebrews 7 expands on the idea from 5:1 –10: Jesus is chosen as a high priest like Melchizedek.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Melchizedek The Cities of Refuge The Superiority of the Son

Related verses

Genesis 14:18–20
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—
Hebrews 6:20
…where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
Psalm 57:2
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
Micah 6:6
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?
Genesis 16:14–16
Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered.
Daniel 5:18
As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.
Mark 5:7
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!”
Psalm 78:35
And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.
Psalm 76:2
His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.
Daniel 5:21
He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes.
Isaiah 41:2–3
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.
Daniel 4:2
I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.

Parallels

Genesis 14:17–24

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people LORD: Names or title used to refer to God Melchizedek: King of Salem and priest of God Most High

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Melchizedek Priesthood Salem Tithe, Tithing

Topics

Abraham is Blessed by Melchizedek Abraham: Defeats Chedorlaomer Melchizedek: A Priest and Type of Christ Priest: Before Moses: Melchizedek Succession of Priests, Irregularity In Types of Christ: Melchizedek Types of the Saviour: Melchizedek

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