Melchizedek
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- proper noun
- /mɛlˈkɪzəˌdɛk/
- Literature
- Abraham was rich, and he gave 10% of the spoils of war to Melchizedek, but nowhere do we read that he gave regularly.
- Melchizedek Priesthood
Examples
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I am Melchizedek, king and the Lord's high priest of Salem.
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Judge: So there is no way you can say with any certainty that Abraham, in fact, gave Melchizedek any money at all?
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Judge: Where did Abraham get the things that he gave to Melchizedek?
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Judge: Is it recorded that he ever took anything from his own possessions and tithed them to Melchizedek or anyone else?
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The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the "keys of the knowledge of God."
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In the Bible, Abraham tithed to Melchizedek and God.
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He appeared to Abraham as God Almighty, while Melchizedek calls him Most High God.
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Hebrew 7:17 says, "For it is attested of him, you are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
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In the Bible, Melchizedek is depicted as a king and priest who blessed Abraham.
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"You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek," signifies a unique priestly role.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Melchizedek comes from Hebrew malki ('my king') and tzedek ('righteousness'), so the name means 'king of righteousness' and that is why this mysterious figure is seen as a symbol of justice and peace.