Melchizedek the king of Salem and priest of the Most High God

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Melchizedek was the king of Salem and a priest of the Most High God. He brought out bread and wine. Then he blessed Abram and the Most High God.

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Melchizedek is a mysterious figure. He was the king of the royal city of Salem and a priest of the Most High God.

The word “Salem” is probably a precursor to the word “Jeru-Salem.” That is, “Jerusalem.”

Melchizedek brought out bread and wine. Perhaps this foreshadows the Lord Jesus Christ and the Last Supper.

 

BIBLE VERSES

 

Genesis 14:18. Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.

Psalm 110:4. The LORD has sworn, and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:1. For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Hebrews 7:17. for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:21. (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him, “The Lord swore and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.’ ”

 

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