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The meaning of Μελχισεδέκ

Understanding Melchisedék reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Hebrew origin (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק) Melchisedec. - Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch

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Μελχισεδέκ

Phoneticmel-khis-ed-ek'
TransliterationMelchisedék
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק) Melchisedec. - Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references
ReferenceText
Hebrews 7:10

For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

Word: Μελχισεδέκ (Melchisedék)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
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