Hebrews 7:2

To whom even a tenth of all Abraham apportioned, first, indeed, when translated, King of Righteousness, but, after that, King of Salem also, which is King of Peace,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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;

In Context

1For, this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him,—

3Without father, without mother, without pedigree, having, neither beginning of days, nor of life an end, but made like unto the Son of God, abideth a priest evermore.

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Cross References

Genesis 28:22And, this stone which I have put for a pillar, shall be the house of God,—And, of all which thou shalt give me, a tenth, will I tithe unto thee.

Numbers 18:21And unto the sons of Levi, lo! I have given all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance,—the allotted portion for their laborious work which, they are performing, the laborious work of the tent of meeting:

1 Samuel 8:17Your flocks, will he tithe,—and, ye yourselves, shall become his servants.

2 Samuel 23:3Said the God of Israel, Unto me, spake the Rock of Israel:—One Ruling over Men, A Righteous One, ruling in the reverence of God,

1 Chronicles 22:9Lo! a son, born to thee, He, shall be a man of rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies, round about,—for, Solomon, shall be his Name, and, peace and quietness, will I bestow upon Israel, in his days;

Psalms 72:1O God! thy justice, give, unto the king, And thy righteousness, unto the son of a king;

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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