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The meaning of מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק

Understanding Malkîy-Tsedeq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Melchizedek. - § Melchizedek = "my king is Sedek" - Malki-Tsedek, an early king in Palestine 1) king of Salem and priest...

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מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק

Phoneticmal-kee-tseh'-dek
TransliterationMalkîy-Tsedeq
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
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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