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| − | '''Melchizedek''' is a | + | '''Melchizedek''' is a person who appears in a short passage in the book of [[Genesis]] and blesses [[Abraham]]. In exchange, when Abraham is victorious in battle (rescuing his nephew Lot in the process), he gives him a [[tithe]] of the spoils of war. |
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| + | Who Melchizedek is remains a mystery, as outside of Scripture there is little or no reference to him. One teaching is that Melchizedek is a pre-incarnate appearance of [[Jesus Christ]]. | ||
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| + | The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] draws a comparison between Melchizedek and the priesthood established by [[Aaron]] to explain how [[Jesus]] was able to make a [[sacrifice]] in place of all mankind's [[sin]]s, circumventing the law of [[Moses]]. | ||
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[[Category:Christian Theology]] | [[Category:Christian Theology]] | ||
[[Category:Biblical Persons]] | [[Category:Biblical Persons]] | ||
Revision as of 02:39, May 18, 2020
Melchizedek is a person who appears in a short passage in the book of Genesis and blesses Abraham. In exchange, when Abraham is victorious in battle (rescuing his nephew Lot in the process), he gives him a tithe of the spoils of war.
Who Melchizedek is remains a mystery, as outside of Scripture there is little or no reference to him. One teaching is that Melchizedek is a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ.
The Epistle to the Hebrews draws a comparison between Melchizedek and the priesthood established by Aaron to explain how Jesus was able to make a sacrifice in place of all mankind's sins, circumventing the law of Moses.