Hebrews 7:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the ki..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:1 — KJV
“For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;”
— Hebrews 7:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:1 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 7:1
“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:1: king, salem, priest
“And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places round about Jerusalem; them also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven. put...: Heb. caused to cease idolatrous...: Heb. Chemarim planets: or, twelve signs or, constellations”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:1: king, salem, priest
“And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:1: most, high, god
“And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:1: most, high, god
“And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:1: king, most, high
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