2007-04-14 12:59:39 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ge 14:17, 18 As Abram was returning home, the king of Sodom went out to meet him, just as Satan often tempts the believer after a great spiritual victory.
But Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, was on hand with bread and wine to strengthen Abram. We cannot read this first mention of bread and wine without thinking of these symbols of our Savior's passion.
When we consider the price He paid to save us from sin, we are strengthened to resist every sinful temptation.
Names in Scripture have meanings. Melchizedek means king of righteousness and Salem (short for Jerusalem) means peace. So he was king of righteousness and king of peace. He is a symbol of Christ, true King of righteousness and peace, and our Great High Priest.
When it says in Heb_7:3 that Melchizedek was "without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life," this is to be understood only in connection with his priesthood. Most priests inherited their office and served for a limited tenure. But the priesthood of Melchizedek was unique in that, as far as the record is concerned, it wasn't passed on to him from his parents, and it did not have a beginning or an end. Christ's priesthood is "according to the order of Melchizedek" (Psa_110:4; Heb_7:17).
Alternatively, some have a very different view:
According to he 7:1, he doesn't have a father or a mother; he doesn't have a beginning or an end. He is like the Son of God, abiding a priest continually. Thus, some believe Melchizedek of Genesis 14 is none other than Jesus Christ—a Christophany, an appearance of Jesus in the Old Testament before He appeared as Jesus of Nazareth.
There's only One who truly can be called King of Peace—that is the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. And there's only One whose name shall be called the Lord our Righteousness (Jer_23:6)—Jesus Christ.
2007-04-14 13:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like 57 Strat said Melchizedek was a priest of the Most High God. Scripture references are Genesis 14:17-24 and Hebrews 7
2007-04-14 13:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by The_Word 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melchizedek (sometimes spelled Melchisedek), 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.
2007-04-14 16:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get your answer read Genesis 14:17-20 and Hebrews 6:20 and the entire chapter 7. God bless.
2007-04-14 13:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by 4Christ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was the king of Salem (later known as Jerusalem) and a High Priest....Abraham paid tithe to him and Jesus is considered a High Priest of the order of Melchizedek.
2007-04-14 13:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jan P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was not Jesus or pre-incarnate Christ. He was a priest who "had no beginning" -what ever that means. Some Bible students have theorized that he may have been Shem, son of Noah, the last living pre-flood person. Shem would have still been living when Abraham died.
But, no one really knows.
2007-04-14 13:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Marc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 20:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by mcginnes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a priest and king in Jerusalem when Abraham was alive. Little else is known about him. Melchizedeck means king of rightousness.
2007-04-14 13:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes me thing of Mel Gibson.. nothing alike though, lol.
2007-04-14 13:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Melchizedek is the correct spelling. He was a priest.
2007-04-14 13:12:58 · answer #10 · answered by aslate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋