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May 21, 2020 · This enigmatic priest is a fitting model of Jesus for several reasons. First, his name means “king of righteousness,” as it comes from the Hebrew words melek (king) and zedek (righteousness). Jesus, of course, is the prophesied Messiah who establishes His kingdom in righteousness (Isa. 9:7). Second, Melchizedek is king of Salem (later ...
Melchizedek is more of a title than a personal name. The title comes from two Hebrew words, the first being melek meaning "king" and the second which is tsedeq or "righteousness" (Strong's #H4442). In Genesis 14, this person is labeled a priest and the king of Salem (the word Salem means "peace"). This makes him both the King of Righteousness ...
Mar 7, 2014 · The order of Melchizedek was Adam's until he died, and then the title was passed to his son Seth. From Seth, the title passed from father to son (or grandson). Noah inherited the title when Methuselah died even though Noah was Methuselah's grandson, because Methuselah outlived his son, Lamech. Therefore, the order skipped over Lamech and went ...
Feb 17, 2011 · The Identity of Melchizedek. To understand Melchizedek's identity, we must let the Bible interpret the Bible. It is the book of Hebrews that gives us the strongest evidence of the identity of Melchizedek. We have already seen that Jesus Christ is the mediator between God and man. His willing sacrifice for our sins uniquely qualified Him for ...
Jan 4, 2022 · In biblical Christianity, the Melchizedek priesthood is an office that applies only to Christ. Melchizedek is introduced in Genesis 14:18 and is described as the king of Salem and “priest of God.”. Abram (later Abraham) offers Melchizedek a tithe and is blessed. The name Melchizedek is the combination of the Hebrew words for “king” and ...
Mar 9, 1997 · Melchizedek’s royal priesthood casts an intriguing shadow down the corridors of time. Bringing his Old Testament background to light, Alistair Begg explores the role of this mysterious biblical figure. As a priesthood established by personal worth rather than lineage, the order of Melchizedek foreshadowed the reality of Jesus as the Great High Priest. Through Christ’s sacrificial work, the ...
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