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Biblical People: Melchizedek

Bible Character Sketches, featuring Melchizedek

The mysterious character of Melchizedek shows up only once in the book of Genesis. There he meets and blesses Abraham after the patriarch defeats Lot’s captors and liberates his nephew, the rest of the town, and their possessions. Abraham gives Melchizedek a tenth of the plunder. Yet this seemingly straightforward story also intrigues. First, Melchizedek […]

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Bible Term: Melchizedek

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Melchizedek is first mentioned in Genesis after Abraham returns from battle (Genesis 14:17-20). Melchizedek is a priest (before the priesthood was instituted) and Abraham gave him a tenth (tithe) of the goods he recovered. Some believe Melchizedek is literally Jesus (remember that Jesus, as God, is eternal, existing before the world was created). Others see […]