Genesis 14:18
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.
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In Context
19And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:
Cross References
Numbers 24:16He saith, who heareth the words of God, And knoweth the knowledge of the Most High, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:
2 Samuel 2:5And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
Psalms 50:14Offer unto God the sacrifice of thanksgiving; And pay thy vows unto the Most High:
Psalms 76:2In Salem also is his tabernacle, And his dwelling-place in Zion.
Psalms 110:4Jehovah hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
Micah 6:6Wherewith shall I come before Jehovah, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves 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 →