Genesis 14:18
And Melchisedec king of Salem brought forth loaves and wine, and he was the priest of the most high God.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
19And he blessed Abram, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, who made heaven and earth,
Cross References
Numbers 24:16hearing the oracles of God, + 24:16 Gr. knowing knowledge.receiving knowledge from the Most High, and having seen a vision of God in sleep; his eyes were + 24:16 Or, unveiled.opened.
2 Samuel 2:5And David sent messengers to the rulers of Jabis of the country of Galaad, and David said to them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, because ye have wrought this mercy toward your lord, even toward Saul the anointed of the Lord, and ye have buried him and Jonathan his son.
Psalms 50:14Restore to me the joy of thy salvation: establish me with thy + 50:14 Gr. governing.directing Spirit.
Psalms 76:2I cried to the Lord with my voice, yea, my voice was addressed to God; and he gave heed to me.
Psalms 110:4He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.
Micah 6:6Wherewithal shall I reach the Lord, and lay hold of my God most high? shall I reach him by whole-burnt-offerings, by calves of 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 →