Hebrews 7:1-3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

A Comparison between Christ and Melchizedek.

Melchizedek a type of Christ in a singular manner:

Hebrews 7:1-3

1 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;

2 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;

3 Without father, without mother, without descent,a having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.