Genesis 14:18
And Melchizedek, king of Salem, the priest of the Most High God, took bread and wine,
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Numbers 24:16He says, whose ear is open to the words of God, who has knowledge of the Most High, who has seen the vision of the Ruler of all, falling down and having his eyes open:
2 Samuel 2:5And David sent to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, May the Lord give you his blessing, because you have done this kind act to Saul your lord, and have put his body to rest!
Psalms 50:14Make an offering of praise to God; keep the agreements which you have made with the Most High;
Psalms 76:2\76:1\In Judah is the knowledge of God; his name is great in Israel,
Psalms 110:4The Lord has made an oath, and will not take it back. You are a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.
Micah 6:6With what am I to come before the Lord and go with bent head before the high God? am I to come before him with burned offerings, with young oxen a year old?
Matthew Henry on Genesis 14:18-21
Abram's Interview with Melchizedek. ( b. c. 1913.) 17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale. 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. 19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies… Read the whole commentary →