Who is Melchizedek in the bible?

Question

Was he really Jesus Christ

Answer 1

King of ancient Salem and “priest of the Most High God,” Jehovah. (Ge 14:18, 22) He is the first priest mentioned in the Scriptures; he occupied that position sometime prior to 1933 B.C.E. Being the king of Salem, which means “Peace,” Melchizedek is identified by the apostle Paul as “King of Peace” and, on the basis of his name, as “King of Righteousness.” (Heb 7:1, 2) Ancient Salem is understood to have been the nucleus of the later city of Jerusalem, and its name was incorporated in that of Jerusalem, which is sometimes referred to as “Salem.

In a notable Messianic prophecy the sworn oath of Jehovah to David’s “Lord” is: “You are a priest to time indefinite according to the manner of Melchizedek!” (Ps 110:1, 4) This inspired psalm gave the Hebrews reason to regard the promised Messiah as the one in whom the office of priest and king would be combined. The apostle Paul, in the letter to the Hebrews, removed any doubt about the identity of the one foretold, speaking of “Jesus, who has become a high priest according to the manner of Melchizedek forever.”

Paul must have realized that the Bible record does not give details about Melchizedek’s family lineage, his ancestors or any possible descendants.

In what way was Jesus like that? Granted, we know that Jesus’ Father was Jehovah God and that his human mother was Mary of the tribe of Judah. Still, there was a similarity between Melchizedek and Jesus. How so? Jesus was not born in the tribe of Levi, the tribe for priests in the nation of Israel. No, Jesus had not become a priest through human genealogy. Neither had Melchizedek, who had not become a priest “according to the law of a commandment depending upon the flesh,” that is, by being born into a priestly tribe and family. (Hebrews 7:15, 16) Rather than becoming a priest through a human father who had himself been a priest, Jesus had “been specifically called by God a high priest according to the manner of Melchizedek.”

Answer 2

I believe he pre-figured Christ. He was apparently a historical figure, being King of Salem (Jerusalem). I don't believe Jesus was incarnate twice, although there are temporary appearances of the Word incarnate in certain places of the Old Testament (Genesis 18:1ff; Joshua 5:13-15).
Besides being mentioned in Genesis as the one to whom Abraham offered a tithe after defeating the five kings, he is mentioned in Psalm 110. The significance of this is seized upon by the author of the Letter to the Hebrews. It is noteworthy that Jesus Himself cited this as a Psalm which referred to Him as the Messiah (Matthew 22:41-46)
I think the most significant thing stated is that Melchizedek represented, by rabbinical interpretation, an unending priesthood (Hebrews 7:3), and therefore foreshadowed Christ's eternal priesthood. Also significant is that in Psalm 110 we see a merging of the office of King and Priest, which were strictly divided under the Old Covenant, but are united together in the office of Messiah (see Zechariah 6:11-15)

Answer 3

According to your Bible Melchizedek is greater than Jesus.so Christian should worship Melchizedek not Jesus.

Answer 4

Melchi Zedek= my king is Zedek or Adam.
The High priest after the order of Melchizedek returns every 2000 years. Shem was the first, then Jesus and then Jesus on his return. The position isn't hereditary.

Answer 5

He was the first person in the Bible to receive 10% of the spoils of a battle. As I remember, he appeared out of now where, after a battle and asked for 1/10 of the booty, and was graciously given what he asked for. -- Melchizedek was never mentioned in the Bible again. (It is a common question asked to a Deacon candidate) -- Each Church seems to have their own idea of who he represented.

Answer 6

The Name means King of peace and prosperity.....probably an appearance of Jesus Christ.

Answer 7

He was king of Salem and priest of the Most High. He lived in the Middle Bronze Age. In Genesis 14:18ff, you will see he greeted Abram.

No he was not Jesus Christ.

Answer 8

He was God--Hebrews 7:1For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
2To 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;
3Without 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.
This was God the father inside a body before Jesus Christ was born and an example of the Priesthood that Jesus Christ was to follow in. ...
Hebrews 7:14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
16Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Answer 9

An old testament prophet who lived mortally on earth before Christ's mortal lifetime.

Abraham paid tithing to Him.

He was the king of a city called "Salem" being interpreted to mean "City of Peace," which city later became Jeru-salem, or NEW-Salem.

Answer 10

Jesus before he came in the flesh.