Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation and Abraham gave him one tenth of all he had taken. (The first meaning of Melchizedek's name is "King of Righteousness"; and because he was king of Salem, his name also means "King of Peace.") New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge To whom also Abraham divided the tithes of all: who first indeed by interpretation is king of justice: and then also king of Salem, that is, king of peace: a tenth. Genesis 28:22 And this stone, which I have set up for a title, shall be called the house of God: and of all things that thou shalt give to me, I will offer tithes to thee. Leviticus 27:32 Of all the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and goats, that pass under the shepherd's rod, every tenth that cometh shall be sanctified to the Lord. Numbers 18:21 And I have given to the sons of Levi all the tithes of Israel for a possession, for the ministry wherewith they serve me in the tabernacle of the covenant: 1 Samuel 8:15,17 Moreover he will take the tenth of your corn, and of the revenues of your vineyards, to give to his eunuchs and servants. . . . King of righteousness. 2 Samuel 8:15 And David reigned over all Israel: and David did judgment and justice to all his people. 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God. 1 Kings 4:24,25 For he had all the country which was beyond the river, from Thaphsa to Gazan, and all the kings of those countries: and he had peace on every side round about. . . . 1 Chronicles 22:9 The son, that shall be born to thee, shall be a most quiet man: for I will make him rest from all his enemies round about: and therefore he shall be called Peaceable: and I will give peace and quietness to Israel all his days. Psalm 45:4-7 With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully. . . . Psalm 72:1-3,7 A psalm on Solomon. . . . Psalm 85:10,11 Mercy and truth have met each other: justice and peace have kissed. . . . Isaiah 9:6,7 For a CHILD IS BORN to us, and a son is given to us, and the government is upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, God the Mighty, the Father of the world to come, the Prince of Peace. . . . Isaiah 32:1,2 Behold a king shall reign in justice, and princes shall rule in judgment. . . . Isaiah 45:22-25 Be converted to me, and you shall be saved, all ye ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is no other. . . . Jeremiah 23:5,6 Behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will raise up to David a just branch: and a king shall reign, and shall be wise: and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. . . . Jeremiah 33:15,16 In those days, and at that time, I will make the bud of justice to spring forth unto David, and he shall do judgment and justice in the earth. . . . Micah 5:5 And he shall stand, and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the height of the name of the Lord, his God: and they shall be converted, for now shall he be magnified even to the ends of the earth. Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will. Romans 3:26 Through the forbearance of God, for the shewing of his justice in this time: that he himself may be just and the justifier of him who is of the faith of Jesus Christ Romans 5:1,2 Being justified therefore by faith, let us have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ: . . . Ephesians 2:14-18 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and breaking down the middle wall of partition, the enmities in his flesh: . . . Context Melchizedek and Abraham1For this Melchisedech was king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him: 2To whom also Abraham divided the tithes of all: who first indeed by interpretation is king of justice: and then also king of Salem, that is, king of peace: 3Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but likened unto the Son of God, continueth a priest for ever.… Cross References Matthew 1:23 Behold a virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Hebrews 7:1 For this Melchisedech was king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him: Hebrews 7:3 Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but likened unto the Son of God, continueth a priest for ever. Jump to Previous Abraham Addition Apportioned Divide Divided First Indeed Interpretation Means Part Peace Portion Presented Righteousness Salem Secondly Signifies Spoils Tenth TranslationJump to Next Abraham Addition Apportioned Divide Divided First Indeed Interpretation Means Part Peace Portion Presented Righteousness Salem Secondly Signifies Spoils Tenth TranslationLinks Hebrews 7:2 NIVHebrews 7:2 NLT Hebrews 7:2 ESV Hebrews 7:2 NASB Hebrews 7:2 Bible Apps Hebrews 7:2 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 7:2 Chinese Bible Hebrews 7:2 French Bible Hebrews 7:2 German Bible Alphabetical: a Abraham all also and apportioned by everything First gave him his is king means meansking name of part peace righteousness Salem spoils tenth the then to translation was which whom NT Letters: Hebrews 7:2 To whom also Abraham divided a tenth (Heb. He. Hb) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |