Genesis 14:18
But Melchisedech the king of Salem, bringing forth bread and wine, for he was the priest of the most high God,
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
19Blessed him, and said: Blessed be Abram by the most high God, who created heaven and earth.
Cross References
Numbers 24:16The hearer of the words of God hath said, who knoweth the doctrine of the Highest, and seeth the visions of the Almighty, who falling hath his eyes opened:
2 Samuel 2:5David therefore sent messengers to the men of Jabes Galaad, and said to them: Blessed be you to the Lord, who have shewn this mercy to your master Saul, and have buried him.
Psalms 50:14Offer to God the sacrifice of praise: and pay thy vows to the most High.
Psalms 76:2In Judea God is known: his name is great in Israel.
Psalms 110:4The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.
Micah 6:6O my people, remember, I pray thee, what Balach the king of Moab purposed: and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, from Setim to Galgal, that thou mightest know the justices of the Lord.
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 →