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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]]. | 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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| + | Melchizedek is mentioned once in Genesis at {{bibleref|Gen|14|18}}, once in Psalms at {{bibleref|Psalms|110|4}}, and then a remarkable 8 times in the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:20, June 22, 2025
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.
Biblical references
Melchizedek is mentioned once in Genesis at Gen 14:18 , once in Psalms at Psalms 110:4 , and then a remarkable 8 times in the Epistle to the Hebrews.