Who was greater Jesus or Melchizedek?

Question

Hebrews 5:10

and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

Sounds like Melchizedek since Jesus joined his club.

Answer 1

Jesus of course.

Melchizedek, whose name means “king of righteousness” was a king of Salem (Jerusalem) and priest of the Most High God (Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 5:6-11; 6:20-7:28). Melchizedek's sudden appearance and disappearance in the Book of Genesis are somewhat mysterious. Melchizedek and Abraham first met after Abram's defeat of Chedorlaomer and his three allies. Melchizedek presented bread and wine to Abraham and his weary men, demonstrating friendship. He bestowed a blessing on Abraham in the name of El Elyon ("God Most High"), and praised God for giving Abraham a victory in battle (Genesis 14:18-20).



Abraham presented Melchizedek with a tithe (a tenth) of all the items he had gathered. By this act Abraham indicated that he recognized Melchizedek as a fellow-worshiper of the one true God as well as a priest who ranked higher spiritually than himself. Melchizedek's existence shows that there were people other than Abraham and his family who served the true God.



In Psalm 110, a messianic psalm written by David (Matthew 22:43), Melchizedek is seen as a type of Christ. This theme is repeated in the Book of Hebrews, where both Melchizedek and Christ are considered kings of righteousness and peace. By citing Melchizedek and his unique priesthood as a type, the writer shows that Christ's new priesthood is superior to the old Levitical order and the priesthood of Aaron (Hebrews 7:1-10).



Some propose that Melchizedek was actually a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. While possible, I find this view unlikely. Melchizedek was the king of Salem. Would Jesus Christ have come to earth and ruled as an earthly king over a city? I seriously doubt it. Melchizedek is similar to Christ in that they are both priests and kings - but they are not the same person.

Answer 2

Jesus is the only high priest and is the one and only Melchizedek. pretty much says that doesn't it. No man can hold either one of these positions only Jesus. so if you think your a Melchizedek well obviously its a false thought from a false belief. It is impossible to proclaim the truth without offending. Jesus said

Answer 3

No one is greater than Jesus.
(Acts 4:10-12) . . .Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you impaled but whom God raised up from the dead ... there is no salvation in anyone else, for there is not another name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved.

What kind of a person might argue the proper sense of such a basic bible teaching?
(2 Timothy 2:23-26) Further, turn down foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing they produce fights. But a slave of the Lord does not need to fight, but needs to be gentle toward all, qualified to teach, keeping himself restrained under evil, instructing with mildness those not favorably disposed; as perhaps God may give them repentance leading to an accurate knowledge of truth, and they may come back to their proper senses out from the snare of the Devil

Answer 4

Obviously Jesus.

Answer 5

I know of several people who do believe they are one in the same, I don't agree. However Melchizedek was not sent as our savior that was Jesus.

Answer 6

Jesus, He is Lord of All and King of Kings

Answer 7

jesus

Answer 8

Both may be the same.

Answer 9

Who cares!?

Answer 10

They are the same entity.