Hebrews 7:1 meaning and explanation
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,
Hebrews 7:1, Berean Standard Bible
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The writer of Hebrews introduces Melchizedek, a figure from Genesis 14 who appears without warning when Abraham returns from defeating the invading kings. Melchizedek is both king of Salem and priest of God Most High, a rare combination of offices in one person.
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