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Melchizedek
Melchizedek in the Bible — King of Salem, a priest of G-d Most High (GEN 14:18). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “king of justice”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
Names & Labels (3)
Melchizedektitle
- Hebrew
- מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק
- Transliteration
- Malki-tsedeq
- Meaning
- my king is right/righteous
- Greek
- Μελχισεδεκ
- Reference
- GEN 14:18
- Strong's
- H4442
King of Salemtitle
- Hebrew
- מֶ֣לֶךְ שָׁלֵ֔ם
- Transliteration
- melek shalem
- Meaning
- king of completeness or peace
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Σαλημ
- Reference
- GEN 14:18
- Strong's
- H4428, H8004
priest of G-d Most Hightitle
- Hebrew
- כֹהֵ֖ן לְאֵ֥ל עֶלְיֽוֹן
- Transliteration
- kohen ləel eləyon
- Meaning
- priest of G-d the Highest [One]
- Greek
- ἱερεὺς τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου
- Reference
- GEN 14:18
- Strong's
- H3548, H410, H5945b
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Melchizedek in the Bible?
Melchizedek is described in the Bible as King of Salem, a priest of G-d Most High (GEN 14:18).
What does the name Melchizedek mean?
The name Melchizedek means “king of justice” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.