Hebrews 7:3

We don't have any information about his father or his mother or his family tree. We don't know when he was born or when he died. Like the Son of God he continues as a priest forever.

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In The King James Version

Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

In Context

2Abraham gave him a tithe of all that he had won. Melchizedek's name means “king of right” while king of Salem means “king of peace.”

4Think how great this man was for Abraham the patriarch to give him a tithe of what was won in battle.

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Cross References

Exodus 6:20Amram married his father's sister Jochebed, and she had their sons Aaron and Moses. Amram lived for 137 years.

Matthew 4:3The tempter came and said to him, “If you really are the Son of God, order these stones to turn into bread.”

Hebrews 7:17That's why it says, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:2-11

Melchisedec's Priesthood. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now… Read the whole commentary →

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