Hebrews 7:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:2 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:2 — KJV
“To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;”
— Hebrews 7:2 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:2 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 7:2
“To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:2: whom, also, being
“And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:2: whom, also, gave
“And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more right in David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel. despise...: Heb. set us at light”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:2: also, part, first
“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 7:2: whom, also, king
“Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. without...: Heb. without desire”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:2: part, being, king
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