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Of whom was Melchizedek priest?
Of whom was Melchizedek priest?
God Most High
When did Melchizedek bless Abraham?
When did Melchizedek bless Abraham?
When he met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings
Of what was Melchizedek king, and of whom was he priest?
Of what was Melchizedek king, and of whom was he priest?
- Bethlehem, God Almighty
- Jerusalem, God of the Universe
- Salem, God Most High (correct)
- Nazareth, Lord of Hosts
Whom did Melchizedek bless?
Whom did Melchizedek bless?
What was Melchizedek?
What was Melchizedek?
Who blessed Abraham?
Who blessed Abraham?
What does 'Melchizedek' mean, and what does 'king of Salem' mean?
What does 'Melchizedek' mean, and what does 'king of Salem' mean?
What did Abraham give Melchizedek?
What did Abraham give Melchizedek?
What means 'king of peace'?
What means 'king of peace'?
Whom did Abraham give a tenth of everything?
Whom did Abraham give a tenth of everything?
How long does Melchizedek remain a priest?
How long does Melchizedek remain a priest?
What was Melchizedek?
What was Melchizedek?
Who gave Melchizedek a tenth of the plunder?
Who gave Melchizedek a tenth of the plunder?
Of what did even the patriarch Abraham give Melchizedek a tenth?
Of what did even the patriarch Abraham give Melchizedek a tenth?
Who are descended from Abraham?
Who are descended from Abraham?
Whose brothers are descended from Abraham?
Whose brothers are descended from Abraham?
Whom does the law require to collect a tenth from the people?
Whom does the law require to collect a tenth from the people?
What did this man collect from Abraham?
What did this man collect from Abraham?
What did Abraham have?
What did Abraham have?
What did this man not trace from Levi?
What did this man not trace from Levi?
Who blessed him who had the promises?
Who blessed him who had the promises?
Who is blessed by the greater person?
Who is blessed by the greater person?
Complete, in essence, the following: 'And without doubt the lesser...'
Complete, in essence, the following: 'And without doubt the lesser...'
By whom is the lesser person blessed?
By whom is the lesser person blessed?
By whom is the tenth collected in the other case?
By whom is the tenth collected in the other case?
By whom is the tenth collected in the one case?
By whom is the tenth collected in the one case?
What is collected by him who is declared to be living?
What is collected by him who is declared to be living?
What is collected by men who die?
What is collected by men who die?
Who collects the tenth?
Who collects the tenth?
Who paid the tenth?
Who paid the tenth?
Through whom might one even say that Levi paid the tenth?
Through whom might one even say that Levi paid the tenth?
What might one even say that Levi paid through Abraham?
What might one even say that Levi paid through Abraham?
When was Levi still in the body of his ancestor?
When was Levi still in the body of his ancestor?
Who was still in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham?
Who was still in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham?
Through what could perfection not be attained?
Through what could perfection not be attained?
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Study Notes
Melchizedek's Role
- Melchizedek was a priest of God Most High.
- He blessed Abraham when Abraham returned from defeating the kings.
- Melchizedek is identified as both the King of Salem and a priest of God Most High.
Meaning and Titles
- "Melchizedek" translates to "king of righteousness."
- "King of Salem" translates to "king of peace."
Abraham's Interaction with Melchizedek
- Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had.
- This act established a precedent for tithing and recognizing Melchizedek's authority.
Priesthood Context
- Melchizedek is described as remaining a priest forever, unlike other priests who die.
- The significance of Melchizedek contrasts with the Levitical priesthood, which was established by the Law of Moses.
Descendants and Tithing
- The descendants of Levi, who become priests, are the ones obligated to collect tithes.
- Even though Levi’s ancestry is traced from Abraham, Levi himself is considered to have paid the tenth through Abraham when Melchizedek met him.
Blessings and Relationships
- Melchizedek blessed Abraham, indicating his greater spiritual authority.
- According to the text, the lesser person is blessed by the greater.
Nature of Tithes
- Tithes are collected by men who die in the case of the Levitical priesthood.
- Tithes are also collected by Melchizedek, who is declared to be living.
Conclusion on Priesthood
- The Levitical priesthood cannot achieve perfection, hinting at the superiority of Melchizedek's eternal priesthood.
- The concept of Melchizedek serves as a theological pivot, emphasizing the transition from the old covenant to a more perfect order.
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