Strong's Lexicon Malki-tsedeq: Melchizedek Original Word: מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: מֶלֶךְ (melek, meaning "king") and צֶדֶק (tsedeq, meaning "righteousness"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3198: Μελχισεδέκ (Melchisedek) Usage: The name "Malki-tsedeq" means "King of Righteousness." Melchizedek is a significant biblical figure who appears in the Old Testament as the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High. He is known for blessing Abram (later Abraham) and receiving tithes from him. Cultural and Historical Background: Melchizedek is a mysterious figure in the Bible, appearing in Genesis 14:18-20. He is both a king and a priest, which is unusual in the context of ancient Near Eastern cultures where these roles were typically separate. Salem is often identified with Jerusalem, suggesting a connection to the future city of David. Melchizedek's priesthood is considered a type of the eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ, as elaborated in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Hebrews. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom melek and tsedeq Definition "my king is right," an early king of Salem NASB Translation Melchizedek (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַלְכִּיצֶֿ֫דֶק proper name, masculine king of שָׁלֵם (q. v.), (my king is ‚ede‡) — Genesis 14:18. Psalm 110:4. ᵐ5 Μελχισεδεκ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Melchizedek From melek and tsedeq; king of right; Malki-Tsedek, an early king in Palestine -- Melchizedek. see HEBREW melek see HEBREW tsedeq Forms and Transliterations צֶ֙דֶק֙ צֶֽדֶק׃ צדק צדק׃ ṣe·ḏeq ṣeḏeq tzedekLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 14:18 HEB: וּמַלְכִּי־ צֶ֙דֶק֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ שָׁלֵ֔ם NAS: And Melchizedek king of Salem KJV: And Melchizedek king of Salem INT: and Melchizedek king of Salem Psalm 110:4 2 Occurrences |
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