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First, the name Melchizedek means &#8220king of righteousness"; then also, &#8220king of Salem&#8221 means &#8220king of peace.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/hebrews/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Abraham took a tenth of all he had captured in battle and gave it to Melchizedek. The name Melchizedek means “king of justice,” and king of Salem means “king of peace.” <a href="/esv/hebrews/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> is he 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." <a href="/kjv/hebrews/7.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/7.htm">New King James Version</a> to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> TO WHOM ALSO ABRAHAM APPORTIONED A TENTH PART OF ALL, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. <a href="/amp/hebrews/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and Abraham gave him a tenth of all [the spoil]. He is, first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, which means king of peace. <a href="/csb/hebrews/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means king of righteousness, then also, king of Salem, meaning king of peace. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything; first, his name means king of righteousness, then also, king of Salem, meaning king of peace; <a href="/asv/hebrews/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/hebrews/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Abraham gave him a tenth of everything he had. The meaning of the name Melchizedek is "King of Justice." But since Salem means "peace," he is also "King of Peace." <a href="/erv/hebrews/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/hebrews/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had captured. In the first place, Melchizedek's name means king of righteousness. He is also called king of Salem (which means king of peace). <a href="/gnt/hebrews/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> and Abraham gave him one tenth of all he had taken. (The first meaning of Melchizedek's name is "King of Righteousness"; and because he was king of Salem, his name also means "King of Peace.") <a href="/isv/hebrews/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. In the first place, his name means "king of righteousness," and then he is also king of Salem, that is, "king of peace." <a href="/msb/hebrews/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/hebrews/7.htm">NET Bible</a> To him also Abraham apportioned a tithe of everything. His name first means king of righteousness, then king of Salem, that is, king of peace. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to whom also Abraham divided "a tenth part of everything" (being first, by interpretation, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace; <a href="/wbt/hebrews/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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; <a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> to whom also Abraham presented a tenth part of all--being first, as his name signifies, King of righteousness, and secondly King of Salem, that is, King of peace: <a href="/web/hebrews/7.htm">World English Bible</a> 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”, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> to whom also Abraham divided a tenth of all (first, indeed, being interpreted, “King of righteousness,” and then also, “King of Salem,” which is, King of Peace), <a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> is he 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." <a href="/ylt/hebrews/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> to whom also a tenth of all did Abraham divide, (first, indeed, being interpreted, 'King of righteousness,' and then also, King of Salem, which is, King of Peace,) <a href="/slt/hebrews/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To whom also Abraham divided a tenth from all; (first truly interpreted King of justice, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To whom also Abraham divided the tithes of all: who first indeed by interpretation, is king of justice: and then also king of Salem, that is, king of peace: <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Abraham divided to him a tenth part of everything. And in translation his name is first, indeed, king of justice, and next also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/7.htm">New American Bible</a> And Abraham apportioned to him “a tenth of everything.” His name first means righteous king, and he was also “king of Salem,” that is, king of peace. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and to him Abraham apportioned “one-tenth of everything.” His name, in the first place, means “king of righteousness”; next he is also king of Salem, that is, “king of peace.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And to whom A’bra-ham also set aside a tenth part from the choice things he had with him. His name is interpreted King of righteousness, and again, King of Salem, which means King of peace. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Abraham distributed to him a tenth of everything that he had with him; but his name is interpreted, “King of Righteousness” and again “King of Shalim”, which is, “King of Peace”,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> to whom also Abraham gave a tenth of all, being, first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then, also, King of Salem, which means King of peace, <a href="/godbey/hebrews/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> to whom Abraham divided the tenth from all first, being interpreted, King of righteousness, and then King of Salem, which is, King of peace; <a href="/haweis/hebrews/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> to whom also Abraham gave a tenth share of all the spoil: being, as the interpretation of his name imports, first, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, that is, King of peace: <a href="/mace/hebrews/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of the whole booty: first, being by the signification of his name king of justice, and in fact king of Salem, which is, king of peace; <a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> to whom also Abraham presented a tenth part of all--being first, as his name signifies, King of righteousness, and secondly King of Salem, that is, King of peace: <a href="/worrell/hebrews/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth of all (first, indeed, interpreted as "King of Righteousness," and then also "King of Salem"?which is king of peace; <a href="/worsley/hebrews/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and blessed him, to whom also Abraham divided the tenth of all his spoils; being in the first place, by interpretation of his name, king of righteousness, and moreover king of Salem, which is king of peace; <a href="/parallel/hebrews/7-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=986" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Melchizedek and Abraham</a> 1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/11.htm" title="11: Abraam (N-NMS) -- Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.">Abraham</a> <a href="/greek/3307.htm" title="3307: emerisen (V-AIA-3S) -- From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ.">apportioned</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">to him</a> <a href="/greek/1181.htm" title="1181: dekatēn (Adj-AFS) -- A tenth part, a tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or tithe.">a tenth</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything.</a> <a href="/greek/4412.htm" title="4412: prōton (Adv-S) -- First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.">First,</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">his name</a> <a href="/greek/2059.htm" title="2059: hermēneuomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I translate, explain, (b) I interpret the meaning of. From a presumed derivative of Hermes; to translate.">means</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">“king</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">of righteousness.”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1899.htm" title="1899: epeita (Adv) -- Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also,</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">“king</a> <a href="/greek/4532.htm" title="4532: Salēm (N-GFS) -- Salem, doubtless identical with Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Salem, a place in Palestine.">of Salem”</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">means</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">“king</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">of peace.”</a> 3Without 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a> Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a> The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6</a> And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Hebrews 6:20</a> where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Hebrews 7:17</a> For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21</a> but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’” <a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a> asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a> For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a> who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a> You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Zechariah 6:13</a> Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ <a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Genesis 14:17</a> After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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;a tenth.<a href="/genesis/28-22.htm">Genesis 28:22</a> And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.<a href="/leviticus/27-32.htm">Leviticus 27:32</a> And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21</a> And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.King of righteousness.<a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a> And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.<a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a> The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.<a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24,25</a> For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Means</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/philemon/1-3.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Salem</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Secondly</a> <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Signifies</a> <a href="/john/6-27.htm">Spoils</a> <a href="/john/1-39.htm">Tenth</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-5.htm">Translation</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/numbers/26-53.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/jude/1-19.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">First</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Means</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Salem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-19.htm">Secondly</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-27.htm">Signifies</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Spoils</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-4.htm">Tenth</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-5.htm">Translation</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 7</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;</a> 11. <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase refers to the event in <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a>, where Abraham gives a tithe to Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of God Most High. This act of giving a tenth is significant as it predates the Mosaic Law, indicating the timeless principle of tithing. It demonstrates Abraham's recognition of Melchizedek's spiritual authority and foreshadows the Levitical priesthood's practice. The act of tithing here is an acknowledgment of God's provision and blessing, and it establishes Melchizedek as a type of Christ, who is both king and priest.First, his name means “king of righteousness.” The name Melchizedek is derived from two Hebrew words: "melek" (king) and "tsedeq" (righteousness). This title is significant as it highlights the character and role of Melchizedek, aligning with the messianic prophecy in <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a>, where the Messiah is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. Righteousness is a key attribute of Christ, who is our ultimate King of Righteousness, fulfilling the law and offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin.Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” Salem is traditionally identified with Jerusalem, and the name itself means "peace." This title complements Melchizedek's role as a king of righteousness, as true peace is a result of righteousness (<a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), and His reign brings peace between God and humanity through His atoning work. The dual titles of Melchizedek as king of righteousness and king of peace prefigure the dual role of Christ, who brings both righteousness and peace to believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. He is significant in this passage for giving a tenth of his spoils to Melchizedek, demonstrating honor and recognition of Melchizedek's priestly status. 2. <a href="/topical/m/melchizedek.htm">Melchizedek</a> A mysterious figure who is both a king and a priest. His name means "king of righteousness," and he is also the king of Salem, which means "peace." He is a type of Christ, representing a priesthood that is eternal and superior to the Levitical priesthood. 3. <a href="/topical/s/salem.htm">Salem</a> An ancient city, often identified with Jerusalem. The name means "peace," and it is significant as the domain of Melchizedek, symbolizing the peace that comes through righteousness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tithing.htm">Tithing</a> The act of giving a tenth of one's income or spoils, which Abraham did to Melchizedek. This act is significant as it shows recognition of Melchizedek's authority and foreshadows the practice of tithing in the Mosaic Law. 5. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_peace.htm">Righteousness and Peace</a> These are key themes in the passage, represented by Melchizedek's titles. They are foundational to understanding the nature of Christ's eternal priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_melchizedek's_role.htm">Understanding Melchizedek's Role</a> Melchizedek serves as a type of Christ, illustrating the eternal and perfect priesthood that Jesus fulfills. His dual role as king and priest points to Jesus' ultimate authority and intercessory role. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_tithing.htm">The Significance of Tithing</a> Abraham's act of tithing to Melchizedek demonstrates a principle of honoring God with our resources. It is an acknowledgment of God's provision and sovereignty. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_peace_in_christ.htm">Righteousness and Peace in Christ</a> The titles "king of righteousness" and "king of peace" attributed to Melchizedek find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. Believers are called to pursue righteousness and live in the peace that Christ provides. <a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_priesthood_of_christ.htm">The Eternal Priesthood of Christ</a> Unlike the Levitical priests, Jesus' priesthood is eternal and unchanging. This assures believers of a constant and perfect intercessor before God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 7</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_melchizedek_priesthood.htm">What is the Melchizedek Priesthood?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_law_of_moses_useful_or_not.htm">Is the law of Moses useful? Yes. All scripture is... profitable... (2 Timothy 3:16) No. . . . A former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness... (Hebrews 7:18)</a> <a href="/q/is_god_impartial_(rom_2_11_vs_exo_2_25).htm">Does God respect persons? (Romans 2:11 vs. Exodus 2:25)</a> <a href="/q/how_do_hosea_2_19-20_vows_fit_with_god's_covenant.htm">How do the vows of renewed betrothal in Hosea 2:19-20 fit with earlier scriptures that suggest God's covenant with Israel was already established and unbreakable?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Gave a tenth part.--Literally, divided a tenth. This point is fully treated of in <a href="/context/hebrews/7-4.htm" title="Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.">Hebrews 7:4-9</a>.King of righteousness.--Josephus notes the significance of this name: "The first founder of Jerusalem was a chief of the Canaanites, who in our tongue is called Righteous King; for indeed such he was." Philo also interprets King of Salem as "King of Peace." The special interest of these titles for the writer lies in the application to Jesus the Messiah. (See <a href="/context/hebrews/1-8.htm" title="But to the Son he said, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.">Hebrews 1:8-9</a>; <a href="/context/isaiah/9-6.htm" title="For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>; <a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm" title="Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.">Isaiah 32:1</a>; <a href="/context/jeremiah/23-5.htm" title="Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a>; <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm" title="Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, your King comes to you: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on an ass, and on a colt the foal of an ass.">Zechariah 9:9</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm" title="For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us;">Ephesians 2:14</a>.) On this, as obvious to every Christian reader, he does not further dwell. . . . <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/7-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Abraham Ἀβραάμ (Abraam) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_11.htm">Strong's 11: </a> Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. apportioned ἐμέρισεν (emerisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3307.htm">Strong's 3307: </a> From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. to [him] ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. a tenth δεκάτην (dekatēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1181.htm">Strong's 1181: </a> A tenth part, a tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or tithe. of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. everything. πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. First, πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative <a href="/greek/strongs_4412.htm">Strong's 4412: </a> First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. [his name] μὲν (men) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. means ἑρμηνευόμενος (hermēneuomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2059.htm">Strong's 2059: </a> (a) I translate, explain, (b) I interpret the meaning of. From a presumed derivative of Hermes; to translate. “king Βασιλεὺς (Basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of righteousness.” δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. Then ἔπειτα (epeita) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1899.htm">Strong's 1899: </a> Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter. also, καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. “king Βασιλεὺς (Basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of Salem” Σαλήμ (Salēm) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4532.htm">Strong's 4532: </a> Salem, doubtless identical with Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Salem, a place in Palestine. means ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. “king Βασιλεὺς (Basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of peace.” εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/7-2.htm">Hebrews 7:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-2.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 7:2 To whom also Abraham divided a tenth (Heb. He. 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