Bible Verses About "Who Was Melchizedek the Priest"
Melchizedek was the mysterious king-priest of Salem who blessed Abraham — a type of Christ as the eternal High Priest.
Melchizedek was the mysterious king-priest of Salem who blessed Abraham — a type of Christ as the eternal High Priest.
"And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God." — Genesis 14:18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Melchizedek the Priest?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God."
"The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek."
"Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually."
Related Questions & Their Verses
Who Was Melchizedek in the Bible?
Genesis 14:18 · Hebrews 7:1-3 · Psalm 110:4
Who Was Abraham in the Bible?
Genesis 12:1-3 · Romans 4:3 · Hebrews 11:8
Who Was Moses?
Exodus 3:14 · Deuteronomy 34:10 · Hebrews 11:24-25
Who Was King David?
1 Samuel 16:7 · Acts 13:22 · 2 Samuel 7:16
Who Was the Apostle Paul?
Acts 9:15 · Galatians 2:20 · 2 Timothy 4:7
Who Were Adam and Eve?
Genesis 2:7 · Genesis 3:6 · Romans 5:12
Explore this question from another angle
Related Reading
Continue your study with related content from across our library:
Who Was Melchizedek in the Bible?
People & Characters
Who Was Jehoiada the Priest in the Bible?
People & Characters
Who Was Zacharias the Priest in the Bible?
People & Characters
Genesis 14:18 Commentary
In-depth study • Priesthood & Christ
Genesis 14:19 Commentary
In-depth study • Blessed by a Greater Priest
Priest (כֹּהֵן (kohen))
A mediator between God and people, offering sacrifices and interceding.
Keep Going
Continue Exploring Scripture
You've found one resource — here are more ways to go deeper into God's Word.
Today's Verse
Start each day with a hand-picked KJV verse and reflection.
Verses by Topic
Find what the Bible says about love, anxiety, strength, and 500+ more topics.
Bible Miracles
Discover the signs and wonders of God recorded in Scripture.
Angels & Spiritual Warfare
Angels, demons, and the armor of God — what the KJV really teaches about the unseen battle.
Bible Genealogies & Family Trees
Visual KJV family trees — the line of Jesus, the sons of Noah, the twelve tribes, and more.
Women of the Bible
Eve, Sarah, Ruth, Esther, Mary — the matriarchs, prophetesses, queens, and disciples of Scripture.