Genesis 14:18

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Genesis 14:16–20 · Berean Standard Bible

16 He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.

17 After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).

18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High —

19 and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

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Psalms 76:2

His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.

Hebrews 7:1

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Hebrews 7:2

and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

Matthew 26:26

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”

Matthew 26:27

Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

Matthew 26:28

This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Matthew 26:29

I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Psalms 110:4

The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:6

And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:10

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

Hebrews 6:20

where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:3

Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.

Hebrews 7:10

For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.

Hebrews 7:11

Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:12

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Hebrews 7:13

He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Hebrews 7:15

And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,

Hebrews 7:16

one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.

Hebrews 7:17

For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:18

So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless

Hebrews 7:19

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Hebrews 7:20

And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,

Hebrews 7:21

but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”

Hebrews 7:22

Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

Ruth 3:10

Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.

2 Samuel 2:5

So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

Psalms 7:17

I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Psalms 50:14

Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.

Psalms 57:2

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

Micah 6:6

With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?

Acts 7:48

However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

Acts 16:17

This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”