Bible Verses About "Who Was Melchizedek in the Bible"
Melchizedek was a mysterious king of Salem and priest of the Most High God who blessed Abraham and received tithes from him.
Melchizedek was a mysterious king of Salem and priest of the Most High God who blessed Abraham and received tithes from him.
"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 in the Bible?" 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."
"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; 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; 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."
"The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek."
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