3198. Melchisedek

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Melchisedek: Melchizedek

Original Word: Μελχισεδέκ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Melchisedek
Pronunciation: mel-khee-seh-DEK
Phonetic Spelling: (mel-khis-ed-ek')
Definition: Melchizedek
Meaning: Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Melchizedek.

Of Hebrew origin (Malkiy-Tsedeq); Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch -- Melchisedec.

see HEBREW Malkiy-Tsedeq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Malki-tsedeq
Definition
Melchizedek, O.T. king of Salem
NASB Translation
Melchizedek (8).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3198: Μελχισέδεκ

Μελχισέδεκ (in Josephus, Antiquities 1, 10, 2 Μελχισεδεκης, Μελχισεδεκου), ὁ (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק, king of righteousness), Melchizedek, king of Salem (see under Σαλήμ) and priest of the most high God, who lived in the days of Abraham: Hebrews 5:6, 10; Hebrews 6:20; Hebrews 7:1, 10f, 15, 17, 21 (R G L); cf. Genesis 14:18ff; Psalm 109:4 (). (Cf. B. D., under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (Malki-Tzedek)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H4442 מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (Malki-Tzedek)

Usage: The name Μελχισεδέκ appears in the New Testament, specifically in the context of discussing the priesthood and its typological significance in relation to Jesus Christ.

Context: Μελχισεδέκ, or Melchizedek, is a significant figure in biblical theology, appearing in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, Melchizedek is introduced in Genesis 14:18-20 as the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High. He meets Abram (later Abraham) after Abram's victory over the kings, bringing out bread and wine, and blessing him. Abram, in turn, gives Melchizedek a tenth of everything, acknowledging his priestly authority.

The New Testament references to Melchizedek are primarily found in the Book of Hebrews, where he is presented as a type of Christ. Hebrews 5:6, 10; 6:20; and 7:1-17 elaborate on the significance of Melchizedek's priesthood, emphasizing its eternal and superior nature compared to the Levitical priesthood. Hebrews 7:3 describes Melchizedek as "without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever."

Theologically, Melchizedek's role as both king and priest prefigures the dual role of Jesus Christ, who is both the eternal King and High Priest. His priesthood is not based on lineage or law but on the power of an indestructible life, as stated in Hebrews 7:16. This typology underscores the belief in Christ's ultimate and perfect priesthood, which supersedes the old covenant.

Forms and Transliterations

Μελχισεδεκ Μελχισεδέκ Μελχισεδὲκ Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek Melchisedék Melchisedèk

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 5:6 N
GRK: τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ
NAS: TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.
KJV: after the order of Melchisedec.
INT: the order of Melchizadek

Hebrews 5:10 N
GRK: τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ
NAS: according to the order of Melchizedek.
KJV: after the order of Melchisedec.
INT: the order of Melchizadek

Hebrews 6:20 N
GRK: τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος
NAS: according to the order of Melchizedek.
KJV: after the order of Melchisedec.
INT: the order of Melchizadek a high priest having become

Hebrews 7:1 N
GRK: γὰρ ὁ Μελχισεδέκ βασιλεὺς Σαλήμ
NAS: For this Melchizedek, king of Salem,
KJV: For this Melchisedec, king of Salem,
INT: indeed Melchizadek King of Salem

Hebrews 7:10 N
GRK: συνήντησεν αὐτῷ Μελχισεδέκ
NAS: when Melchizedek met
KJV: when Melchisedec met
INT: met him Melchizadek

Hebrews 7:11 N
GRK: τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἕτερον ἀνίστασθαι
NAS: to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated
KJV: the order of Melchisedec, and
INT: the order of Melchizadek [for] another to arise

Hebrews 7:15 N
GRK: τὴν ὁμοιότητα Μελχισεδὲκ ἀνίσταται ἱερεὺς
NAS: to the likeness of Melchizedek,
KJV: the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth
INT: the likeness of Melchizadek arises a priest

Hebrews 7:17 N
GRK: τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ
NAS: TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.
KJV: after the order of Melchisedec.
INT: the order of Melchizadek

Strong's Greek 3198
8 Occurrences

Μελχισεδέκ — 8 Occ.