Hebrews 7:2
To 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;
KJV
ᾧ καὶ δεκάτην ἀπὸ πάντων ἐμέρισεν Ἀβραάμ, πρῶτον μὲν ἑρμηνευόμενος βασιλεὺς δικαιοσύνης ἔπειτα δὲ καὶ βασιλεὺς Σαλήμ, ὅ ἐστιν βασιλεὺς εἰρήνης,
Greek NT
cui et decimas omnium divisit Abraham : primum quidem qui interpretatur rex justitiæ : deinde autem et rex Salem, quod est, rex pacis,
Vulgate
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
ASV
To whom also Abraham divided the tithes of all: who first indeed by interpretation is king of justice: and then also king of Salem, that is, king of peace:
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17 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.
Historic Christian voices
5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
Is it fitting that Christ should be a priest? The victim offered by this priest The effect of this priesthood Does the effect of His priesthood pertain to Himself, or only to others? The eternal duration of His priesthood Should He be called "a priest according to the order of Melchisedech"? Article 1. Whether it is fitting that Christ should be a priest? Objection 1. It would …
The manna in the wilderness was bread from heaven, but it was a type and shadow — those who ate it still died. The bread that Christ gives is His own body, the true bread from heaven, and whoever eats it will live forever. Ambrose also points to the offering of Melchizedek, who brought bread and wine to Abraham, as a prophetic figure of the Eucharistic sacrifice.
Cross-references
- 1Chr 22:9 — Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Isra
- 1John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
- 1Sam 8:15 — And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
- 1Sam 8:17 — He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.
- 2Sam 8:15 — And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
- 2Sam 23:3 — The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
- 2Thess 3:16 — Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
- Acts 10:36 — The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
- Eph 2:14 — For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
- Gen 28:22 — And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
- Isa 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prin
- John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
- Num 18:21 — And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
- Ps 45:4 — And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
- Ps 85:10 — Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
- Ps 85:10 — Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.