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Melchizedek

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Melchizedek is the name of a king of in the Bible.

The name of Melchizedek says that he is a king of righteousness.[1] In the Torah, Melchizedek offers people bread and wine.[2] He says some words about God to people.[3] Another king was there.[4]

The New Testament says that Jesus is a priest in the line of Melchizedek.[5] The Book of Psalms says that Melchizedek has a cause.[6] The Book of Genesis says that he was king of Salem and priest of God Highest.[7]

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  1. "Hebrews 7:2 - ASV - to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (..." Bible Study Tools. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  2. "Genesis 14:18". www.sefaria.org. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  3. "Jesus and the mystery of Melchizedek". Focus on the Family Canada. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  4. "Lesson 14 - Genesis 14". Torah Class. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  5. "Hebrews 6:20 - ASV - whither as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, havi..." Bible Study Tools. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  6. "Strong's Hebrew: 1700. דִּבְרַת (dibrah) -- 5 Occurrences". biblehub.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  7. "Strong's Hebrew: 5945. עֶלְיוֹן (elyown) -- 53 Occurrences". biblehub.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.