Genesis 14:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—”
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“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Melchizedek king of Salem hath brought out bread and wine, and he <FI>is<Fi> priest of God Most High;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 14:18 — 20 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 18:28So you are to present an offering to the LORD from all the tithes you receive from the Israelites, and from these you are to give the LORD’s offering to Aaron the priest.
- Numbers 24:16the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:
- Ruth 3:10Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
- 2 Samuel 2:5So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.
- Psalms 7:17I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
- Psalms 50:14Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
- Psalms 57:2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
- Psalms 76:2His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.
- Psalms 76:3There He shattered the flaming arrows, the shield and sword and weapons of war. Selah
- Psalms 110:4The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- Daniel 4:31While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you.
- Micah 6:6With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?
- Matthew 26:26While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”
- Acts 7:48However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:
- Acts 16:17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- Hebrews 5:6And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- Hebrews 5:10and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
- Hebrews 6:20where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
- Hebrews 7:10For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
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