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Hebrews 7:1-10

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

2 and Abraham gave 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, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God he remains a priest forever.

4 Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder!

5 Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, their brothers—even though their brothers are descended from Abraham.

6 This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.

7 And without doubt the lesser person is blessed by the greater.

8 In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.

9 One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,

10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.

Cross References for Hebrews 7:1-10

Isaiah 41:2-3 - “Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service? He hands na... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:2-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:2-3

Isaiah 41:2 - “Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service? He hands na... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:2

Genesis 14:17 - After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodo... Click to read the verse Genesis 14:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:17

Psalms 76:2 - His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. Click to read the verse Psalms 76:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 76:2

Psalms 57:2 - I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. Click to read the verse Psalms 57:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 57:2

Acts 16:17 - This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High ... Click to read the verse Acts 16:17 Click to read the verse Acts 16:17

Micah 6:6 - With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before... Click to read the verse Micah 6:6 Click to read the verse Micah 6:6

Luke 2:34 - Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the fal... Click to read the verse Luke 2:34 Click to read the verse Luke 2:34

Daniel 4:2 - It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:2 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:2

Daniel 5:21 - He was driven away from people and given the mind of an animal; he lived with the wild donkeys ... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:21 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:21

Mark 5:7 - He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?... Click to read the verse Mark 5:7 Click to read the verse Mark 5:7

Psalms 78:56 - But they put God to the test and rebelled against the Most High; they did not keep his statutes. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:56 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:56

Hebrews 9:11 - The Blood of Christ When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, h... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:11

Genesis 14:18-20 - Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, Click to read the verse Genesis 14:18-20 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:18-20

Hebrews 7:6 - This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham a... Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:6

Numbers 6:23 - “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: Click to read the verse Numbers 6:23 Click to read the verse Numbers 6:23

Daniel 5:18 - “O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness and glory ... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18

Hebrews 6:20 - where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:20 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:20

Joshua 10:1 - The Sun Stands Still Now Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had taken Ai and total... Click to read the verse Joshua 10:1 Click to read the verse Joshua 10:1

2 Samuel 5:6 - David Conquers Jerusalem The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:6 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:6

Luke 24:44 - He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfil... Click to read the verse Luke 24:44 Click to read the verse Luke 24:44

Psalms 78:35 - They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:35 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:35

Genesis 16:14-16 - That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi; it is still there, between Kadesh and Bered. Click to read the verse Genesis 16:14-16 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:14-16