Genesis 14:18
And Melchizedek king of Salem has brought out bread and wine, and he [is] priest of God Most High;
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In Context
19and he blesses him and says, “Blessed [is] Abram to God Most High, possessing the heavens and earth;
Cross References
Numbers 24:16An affirmation of him who is hearing sayings of God, || And knowing knowledge of the Most High; He sees a vision of the Almighty, || Falling—and eyes uncovered:
2 Samuel 2:5And David sends messengers to the men of Jabesh-Gilead and says to them, “Blessed [are] you of YHWH, in that you have done this kindness with your lord, with Saul, that you bury him.
Psalms 50:14Sacrifice to God confession, || And complete your vows to the Most High.
Psalms 76:2And His dwelling place is in Salem, || And His habitation in Zion.
Psalms 110:4YHWH has sworn, and does not relent, “You [are] a priest for all time, || According to the order of Melchizedek.”
Micah 6:6With what do I come before YHWH? Do I bow to God Most High? Do I come before Him with burnt-offerings? With calves—sons of a year?
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 →