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'''Melchizedek''' is a ~~priest~~ who appears in a short passage in the book of [[Genesis]] and blesses [[Abraham]]. 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 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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== Biblical references ==

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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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