The meaning of “מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק”
Understanding Malkîy-Tsedeq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Melchizedek. - § Melchizedek = "my king is Sedek" - Malki-Tsedek, an early king in Palestine 1) king of Salem and priest...
מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק
Melchizedek. - § Melchizedek = "my king is Sedek" - Malki-Tsedek, an early king in Palestine 1) king of Salem and priest of the Most High God to whom Abram paid tithe after the battle he fought to free Lot; 'the order of Melchizedek' the order of the priesthood to which Christ belongs
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:18 | “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.” Word: מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (Malkîy-Tsedeq) | |
| Psalms 110:4 | “The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.” Word: מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (Malkîy-Tsedeq) |
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