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Hebrews 7:2

AbrahamSalem

1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

3 Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.

4 Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
KJV
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
WEB
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
ASV
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace;
DARBY
to whom Abraham gave also the tenth portion of all; first being interpreted King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace;
BLB
to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth of all, first indeed being translated, “king of righteousness;” and then also, “king of Salem,” which is, “king of peace,”
ÅB
han som Abraham også gav tiende av alt, og som først, når hans navn utlegges, er rettferdighets konge, men dernæst også Salems konge, det er freds konge,
OTB
Abraham ga ham en tidel av alt. For det første, ved oversettelsen av navnet hans, er han rettferdighetens konge; og deretter også konge av Salem, som betyr fredens konge.
B1930
han som Abraham også gav tiende av alt, og som først, når hans navn utlegges, er rettferdighets konge, men dernæst også Salems konge, det er freds konge,

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Cross references

  • Numbers 18:21

    Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting.

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  • 1 Samuel 8:15

    He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants.

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  • 1 Samuel 8:17

    He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.

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  • 2 Samuel 23:3

    The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

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  • Psalms 85:10–11

    Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.

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  • 2 Samuel 8:15

    Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

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  • Genesis 28:22

    And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

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  • 1 Chronicles 22:9

    But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

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