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Genesis 14

Gen. 14:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Andm Melchizedek
Malkiy-Tsedeq (Hebrew #4442)
king of right; Malki-Tsedek, an early king in Palestine
KJV usage: Melchizedek.
Pronounce: mal-kee-tseh'-dek
Origin: from 4428 and 6664
king
melek (Hebrew #4428)
a king
KJV usage: king, royal.
Pronounce: meh'-lek
Origin: from 4427
of Salem
Shalem (Hebrew #8004)
peaceful; Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem
KJV usage: Salem.
Pronounce: shaw-lame'
Origin: the same as 8003
brought forth
yatsa' (Hebrew #3318)
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
KJV usage: X after, appear, X assuredly, bear out, X begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), + be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, X scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, X still, X surely, take forth (out), at any time, X to (and fro), utter.
Pronounce: yaw-tsaw'
Origin: a primitive root
bread
lechem (Hebrew #3899)
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
KJV usage: ((shew-))bread, X eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also 1036.
Pronounce: lekh'-em
Origin: from 3898
and wine
yayin (Hebrew #3196)
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
KJV usage: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber).
Pronounce: yah'-yin
Origin: from an unused root meaning to effervesce
: and he was then priest
kohen (Hebrew #3548)
literally, one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
KJV usage: chief ruler, X own, priest, prince, principal officer.
Pronounce: ko-hane'
Origin: active participle of 3547
of the most high
'elyown (Hebrew #5945)
an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
KJV usage: (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most).
Pronounce: el-yone'
Origin: from 5927
o God
'el (Hebrew #410)
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
KJV usage: God (god), X goodly, X great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in "-el."
Pronounce: ale
Origin: shortened from 352
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Heb. 7:1• 1For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; (Heb. 7:1)
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Psa. 110:4• 4The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. (Psa. 110:4)
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Heb. 5:6• 6As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. (Heb. 5:6)
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Heb. 7:3,11• 3Without 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.
 11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? (Heb. 7:3,11)
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Mic. 6:6• 6Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? (Mic. 6:6)

More on:

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Bread,
God,
King,
Melchisedec; Melchizedek,
Priest; Priesthood,
Salem,
Wine

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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king.
Psa. 76:2• 2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. (Psa. 76:2)
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Heb. 7:1‑2• 1For this Melchisedec, 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 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; (Heb. 7:1‑2)
bread.
Matt. 26:26‑29• 26And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
 27And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
 28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
 29But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. (Matt. 26:26‑29)
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Gal. 6:10• 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)
the priest.
Psa. 110:4• 4The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. (Psa. 110:4)
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Heb. 5:6,10• 6As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
 10Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. (Heb. 5:6,10)
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Heb. 6:20• 20Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. (Heb. 6:20)
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Heb. 7:1,3,10‑22• 1For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
 3Without 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.
 10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
 11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
 12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
 13For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
 14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
 15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
 16Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
 17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
 18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
 19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
 20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
 21(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
 22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. (Heb. 7:1,3,10‑22)
the most.
Ruth 3:10• 10And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. (Ruth 3:10)
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2 Sam. 2:5• 5And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him. (2 Sam. 2:5)
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Psa. 7:17• 17I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high. (Psa. 7:17)
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Psa. 50:14• 14Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: (Psa. 50:14)
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Psa. 57:2• 2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. (Psa. 57:2)
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Mic. 6:6• 6Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? (Mic. 6:6)
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Acts 7:48• 48Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, (Acts 7:48)
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Acts 16:17• 17The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto us the way of salvation. (Acts 16:17)
• He did not come forth when Abraham was in pursuit of Chederlaomer, but when the king of Sodom was in pursuit of Abraham. This makes a great moral difference. A deeper character of communion was needed to meet the deeper character of conflict. (“Genesis 14” by C.H. Mackintosh)
• These last circumstances are the occasion of the manifestation of the kingly Priest, King of righteousness, and King of peace; that is, Christ, millennial King of the world. (“Genesis 13-14” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And Melchisedecc king of Salem brought out bread and wine. And he was priest of the Most High *Godd.

JND Translation Notes

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King of righteousness.
d
El Elyon. El itself means "The Mighty"; Elyon is habitually represented by "Most High." See Note to Gen. 1.1 also Deut. 32.8.