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Melchizedek

Melchizedek

1 9.9
A king in the Bible who is also a priest and seen as a model of a lasting priesthood
  • noun
  • /mɛlˈkɪzəˌdɛk/
  • Literature
: Melquisedec
  • In the letter to the Hebrews, Jesus is compared to Melchizedek as a priest forever.

Examples

  • In the Bible, Melchizedek serves as a symbol of an eternal priesthood, standing in contrast to the hereditary priesthood of the Levites.

  • The ancient king Melchizedek blessed Abraham.

  • The story of Melchizedek appears in the Book of Genesis as he blesses Abraham.

  • Many theologians discuss the significance of Melchizedek in relation to Jesus's priesthood.

  • In the Bible, Melchizedek is a significant figure.

  • Many believers see Melchizedek as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's role as a high priest.

  • The figure of Melchizedek is important in Christian theology for representing a non-hereditary priesthood.

Surface Forms

Melchizedek singular
Melchizedeks plural

Etymology

Melchizedek comes from Hebrew words malki ('my king' or 'king') and tzedek ('righteousness' or 'justice'), so he is literally a 'king of righteousness', which fits his role as a king and priest in the Bible.