Bible Dictionary

Melchizedek

A Hebrew proper name meaning "king of righteousness."

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368

Entry Position

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Letter

M

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "king of righteousness."

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 14:18-20
  • Psalm 110:4
  • Hebrews 5:6
  • Hebrews 6:20
  • Hebrews 7:1-17

Also Called

melchisedec

Original Language

Hebrew

מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק

malki-tsedeq

king of righteousness

Greek

Μελχισεδέκ

Melchisedek

Melchizedek

Meaning

Melchizedek is a Hebrew proper name meaning “king of righteousness.”

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Melchizedek was the king of Salem and priest of the most high God.

He met Abraham after the defeat of the kings and is mentioned again in Psalm 110 and the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Key References

  • Genesis 14:18-20
  • Psalm 110:4
  • Hebrews 5:6
  • Hebrews 6:20
  • Hebrews 7:1-17
  • Abraham
  • Priest
  • King
  • Salem

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 14:18-20
  • Psalm 110:4
  • Hebrews 5:6
  • Hebrews 6:20
  • Hebrews 7:1-17

Related Terms

abraham priest king salem

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