The priesthood is critical. The Coming of the Son of God Melchizedek describes his return to bring about peace and justice as a priest-king. You can also take a look at this illustrationbased on the theme verse of Hebrews. June 01, 2022 Melchizedek is a character in Genesis. Melchizedek, also spelled Melchisedech, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), a figure of importance in biblical tradition because he was both king and priest, was connected with Jerusalem, and was revered by Abraham, who paid a tithe to him. Rabbi Judah said in Rabbi Nehorai's name that Melchizedek's blessing yielded prosperity for Abram, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis Rabbah 43:8). Ot mean Jesus is the father and furthermore he never claimed to be). And he gave him tithes of all (Genesis 14: 17-20). The Rogatchover Gaon, also understanding Abram to be the tithe giver, comments that the presented tithe was not a standard tithe (Maaser Rishon) as described in the Torah (given on an annual basis), but was a one-time "tribute offering" (trumat ha-mekhes, ), such as Moses gave to God in Numbers 31:41. Zedek (just) is a title used by other Jebusite kings according to ancient literature (and see Adoni-Zedek of Josh. The word Melchizedek in Hebrew means King of Righteousness, so this is a title rather than a name. It may have been inserted in order to give validity to the priesthood and tithes connected with the Second Temple. SinceNoah lived 950 years, we know he died shortly before Abraham left Ur to go to Canaan (when Abram was 58). An apparition of Jesus before he was born in the flesh (called a theophany)? Wait There Were How Many Herods?! [83], The association with Christ is made explicit by the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, where Melchizedek the "king of righteousness" and "king of peace" is explicitly associated with the "eternal priesthood" of the Son of God. Not really anything. It has no end but it began with Adam (axon made an altar and became a son of Elohim by staying righteous). Noah inherited the title when Methuselah died even though Noah was Methuselah's grandson, because Methuselah outlived his son, Lamech. Chazalic literature unanimously identify Melchizedek as Shem son of Noah (Targum Yonathan to Genesis chapter 14, Genesis Rabbah 46:7, Babylonian Talmud to Tractate Nedarim 32b). But when you talk about the birth of Christ you are definitely wrong, and I must speak out. Now the prophecy of Malachi is fulfilled, that all day long, everywhere, (universally/Catholically) A perfect sacrifice would be offered by the Gentiles. Salem, of which he is said to be king, is very probably Jerusalem. Psalm 76:2 refers to Salem in a way that implies that it is synonymous with Jerusalem, and the reference in Genesis 14:17 to the Kings Valley further confirms this identification. Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2003. Not an actual woman. He probably lived between 2000 and 1500 B.C. Your email address will not be published. Michael thus became Melchi-zedek.. [25], Due to an ambiguity in the Hebrew text, it is unclear who gave tithe to whom: Abram to Melchizedek, or Melchizedek to Abram: the verse in question states simply, "And [he] gave him tithe from all" (v-yiten-lo ma'aser mekol, ). [71] As the text states in regard to Melchizedek; "and he is a Kohen" ( ) meaning himself in the exclusive sense and not his patrilineal descendants. After 40 days of his birth, Melchizedek was taken to the Garden of Eden by archangel Gabriel (Michael, according to some texts) and was saved from the Deluge, although he was not on Noah's Ark. [58] Likewise, the commentary of Chaim ibn Attar (17th century) offers a three-pronged slew of reasons for the Melchizedek insertion. Who Was Melchizedek and What Is His Significance? Seth, the third born was one who was in Adams own likeness became the chosen one. God called Abraham when he wanted him to be the one through whom the worlds people would be blessed. The Midrash records that Shem functioned as kohen gadol (high priest) in that he taught Torah to the Patriarchs before it was publicly given at Mount Sinai, while the official title of High Priest was conferred upon Aaron after the erection of the Tabernacle. Adam was the gardener of Eden, while Jesus Himself was the garden. Referring to your teaching on Melchizedek, the Bibleis not clear on when Shem died or how long he lived, is it? The biblical account also poses textual problems. He is depicted as the one who brings bread and wine and then blesses El Elyon and Abram. San Antonio, Texas, 78270 He brought out bread and wine, blessed Abram, and received tithes from him, Genesis 14:18-20. Our Genesis Bible Studymay be helpful. Information about him in the Bible is limited, but that is the tradition. Only Torah cannot change ever. [60] Targum Onkelos describes the meeting location's size as "a plot the size of a king's Riis". He also will judge the peoples. Another alternative keeps Melchizedek as a personal name but changes the identity of the person addressed: "You are a priest forever by my order (or 'on my account'), O Melchizedek" here it is Melchizedek who is being addressed throughout the psalm. ever, after the order of Melchizedek' (Ps 110:4), meaning, 'because of the word of Melchizedek.' Hence it is written, And he was a priest of the most High God, [implying that] he was a priest, but not his seed (Ned. You might not believe the New Testament, but what is your excuse for not believing Isiah? We first meet Melchizedekright after one of the less-famous stories of Abraham in the Bible. [4]:5660 An Ugaritic reference older than 12th century BCE to a god named aduq ("righteousness") has also been found,[5] a possible forerunner of Sydyk being included in personal names. Well, Ched had three loyal kings on his side, and five disloyal kings fighting against him. Who Was Herod? Much later, in the book of Hebrews, Melchizedek isshown as a case study for Jesus priesthood. The word is recorded three. Melchizedek, as Christ, is depicted as preaching, dying, and then being resurrected. Midrashic texts explain how a group of governors and kings united at the site to pay homage to Abram for defeating several kings and how they wished to declare him a deity. While Shem was still alive and received the tithe Abraham the title was still his. They also frequently offer sacrifices and do other things on behalf of humans. Shem was Melchizedek when Abraham gave him the tithe. I will not into each one. So, if you dont believe what the Holy Spirit says, you have much bigger problems to address than who Melchisedek is. According to the Christological interpretation of this Old Testament character, Melchizedek is a prototype of the Christ. Even if it was not Shem it was most definitely someone that Shem was teaching the ways of Elohim. But Jesus was tempted by his carnal ways. This is probably a good sign that the figure of Melchizedek had retained some religious significance to Abraham's descendants. [4]:58 The latter, however, is often dismissed, although Robert R. Cargill has recently argued in favour of that etymology. Even though I only learned about this 60 seconds ago. He has been referred to in the 14th chapter of Genesis. Giorgio Levi Della Vida (1944) suspects that this is a late development,[23] and Joseph Fitzmyer (1962) connects Genesis 14 with the mention of a god called "Most High," who may appear according to one of three possible translations of a 750 BC inscription found at Al-Safirah in Syria. The god whom Melchizedek serves as priest is El Elyon, a name of Canaanite origin, probably designating the high god of their pantheon. Would be a little odd for him to then be remembered later on in Hebrews as having no genealogy, since, well, Shems genealogy is kind of the whole point of Genesis 511. She was just a woman. But thats not how it shakes out. Abram returned after defeating Chedorlaomer, the king of Sodom. [59], The narrative preceding Melchizedek's introduction presents a picture of Melchizedek's involvement in the events of his era. Upon exiting Salem, he presented to them "bread and wine" with the intent to refresh them from their journey. That is all. Melchizedek called Jerusalem "Salem." Melchizedek appears on the scene after Abraham has defeated five kings. This virgin birth stuff has gotten way out of hand. As is the case with many seemingly minor details or characters in the Bible, each plays an important role in God's redemptive story. Abraham Died in Hebron date no record. (Genesis Rabbah 56:10.) These cookies do not store any personal information. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Melchizedek recognizes that Abram has aligned himself with the God above all other godsand blesses both Abram and their mutual Creator. Melchizedek is an old Canaanite name meaning My King Is [the god] Sedek or My King Is Righteousness (the meaning of the similar Hebrew cognate). We dont have to take anyones word that the priesthood survived the flood and was passed down from the original creator of the priesthood itself. [66] Rabbinic commentarians to the Torah explain that Melchizedek (sometimes associated with Shem) was given the priesthood (Hebrew: kehuna) by receipt of his father Noah's blessing "G-d beatified Yefeth and will dwell in the house of Shem";[67] i.e., he will merit to serve and host God as a Kohen. Rabbi Hana bar Bizna citing Rabbi Simeon Hasida identified Melchizedek as one of the four craftsmen of whom Zechariah wrote in Zechariah 2:3. 170, 174; Noth, Martin. Melchizedek is first mentioned in theOld Testament,and so you might expect the OT to have more to say about him than the NT. The Pelagians saw in Melchizedek merely a man who lived a perfect life. (GOD made many angels in tribes, thats why we have tribes on earth thats why tribes of Israel Tribes came from Heaven) Later on they went back to Heaven with Melchizedek. He married his sister from his father's Saray side. The Masoretic Hebrew texts mention his name as two words, Mali and edeq. The King James Version of 1611 mentions Melchizedek, while the New Testament mentions Melchisedec.. [18], Lebanese Protestant scholar Kamal Salibi (19292011) observes that Hebrew: , m'sr, which literally does mean "tenth", might more loosely be used to mean "portion", and Hebrew: , m-kl, or "from all", might refer just to food in the giver's possession, so that the whole verse might mean "He gave him a portion of food". It is quite interesting to note that the practice of tithe-paying is very old, much older than any definite system was in place for receiving or handling. Its never happened in the history of man. The SP adds the total life years lived for each person in the Gen 11 chronology. Sikh is saying Israel will bear fruit that is one day hamashiach. He then presented them with "bread and wine" to help them refresh after their arduous journey. This allusion led the author of the Letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament to translate the name Melchizedek as king of righteousness and Salem as peace so that Melchizedek is made to foreshadow Christ, stated to be the true king of righteousness and peace (Hebrews 7:2). According to scripture, Shem lived 600 years: According to v.11, Shem lived 500 years after he became the father of Arpachshad. after the manner of Melchizedek.'. To The whole progeny of yisrael. This usually means priests are held to a different standard than other humansso that they can be ritualistically pure enough to interface with divine beings. However, this practice is not solely associated with the Samaritans: the possessive suffix is also found in the 3rd- or 2nd-century BC Book of Jubilees, and Greek possessive suffixes are even used in the Septuagint version of Genesis.[41]. Psalm 76:2 refers to Salem in a way that implies that it is synonymous with Jerusalem, and the reference in Genesis 14:17 to the Kings Valley further confirms this identification. It doesnt seem that man had any choice here as to who would be next in line. Some Gnostic scripts from around the 4th century (unearthed in 1945) and known as the Nag Hammadi library, contain references to Melchizedek. In the New Testament, references to Melchizedek appear only in the Epistle to the Hebrews, though these are extensive (Hebrews 5:6, 10; 6:20; 7:1, 10, 11, 15, 17, 21). However, Rashi stated that the land of Canaan was allotted to Shem, by Noah, and that Cham had acquired the land by force. 2:5 and the old world did not spare, but . In a way, priests are human go-betweens. [56] The Rashbam, Shmuel ben Meir (11th century), offers a similar explanation but varies by saying that only Abram's men partook in the booty (originally belonging to the king of Sodom)[57] whereas the Melchizedek intrusion explains that Abram himself was sustained by Melchizedek since he refused to consume of the luxury of Sodom because his Lord was of the non-material world. The blessing came from God to the one chosen out of the line of the first born. ", . The author of Hebrews argues that when it comes to really outstanding human beings, Melchizedek trumps Abraham (He 7:7)so much so that Abraham gave Melchizedek a tithe of all the spoils Abraham collected on his mission (Gn 14:20; He 7:4). He contrasts the lineage-based priesthood of Aaron with Melchizedek, who has no recorded birth or death or anything (He 7:3, 8). Some people say Melchizedek is Jesus. [77], Thus according to Jewish legend, confusion over Melchizedek being both King and Priest is solved by knowing that Shem was also a progenitor of the Davidic Monarchy, which descended from both Judah and Tamar, who was sentenced to 'death by fire' when accused of committing prostitution as the daughter of high priest Shem.[78]. Melchizedek, who appears in theOld Testament, is important in biblical tradition because he was bothkingand priest, connected withJerusalem, and revered byAbraham, who paid a tithe to him. And Jesus is the high priest of a new covenantmuch like Melchizedek was a priest. Heres an infographic on Hebrews. He left Ur with his wife and they went to Haran with his nephew Lot. So John was the only credible witness that Jesus was indeed hamashiach since l prophets cant be wrong. [97] An Ismaili treatise dated to the 1300s proclaimed that Melchizedek would return following the resurrection as a righteous judge and reveal the divine mysteries which the prophets have kept secret throughout the centuries. And he blessed him, and said, 'Blessed be Abram to the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth, And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand'. In the Latter Day Saint movement, the Book of Mormon makes reference to Melchizedek in (Alma 13:1719). A virgin birth was not necessary and it makes Mary an impure person who did not keep the first commandment given to all creatures be fruitful and multiply. He is Been from Heaven. When Nir and Noah came in to bury Sothonim they saw the child sitting beside the corpse with "his clothing on him." According to the story they were terrified because the child was fully developed physically. And yes it means that the Levitical priesthood is temporary and the new /renewed priesthood is the NT order, the Royal priesthood, mentioned in 1Pt 2:8. From Genesis, we learn three things: (1) Melchizedek was the king of Salem (later called Jerusalem); (2) he was the priest of the most high God, (3) and Abraham paid a 10 percent tithe (income tax) to Melchizedek (head of the local government). That force is not capable to defy Elohim its just a natural part of the world to keep us tempted so we fail and feel guilt and shame which defines us like broken pottery. The god whom Melchizedek serves as priest is El Elyon, again a name of Canaanite origin, probably designating the high god of their pantheon. Shem and Melchizedek are two different people: An account of Identity: Shem was born in 2448 B.C. This simply means hes reached a level of actual wisdom (that cannot be attained in the land of the living Job 28) which means the years he was not recorded after during his training to become a rav something happened. Luther's works: First lectures on the Psalms II, Psalms 76-126 Martin Luther, Hilton C. Oswald 1976 "After the order of Melchizedek, which is understood, first, in accordance with the name. 2Pet. OK wow God just answered me here. [citation needed] The Samaritans allocate Gerizim (and not Jerusalem) as the site intended for the Temple, and thus the "" text serves an obvious sectarian purpose. Traditional Protestant Christian denominations, following Luther, teach that Melchizedek was a historical figure and an archetype of Christ. Join our email list, and well send you some of our best free resourcesplus well tell you whenever we make something new. all of the first born in Egypt including even the animals. Historically, we never read about Melchizedek in the Bible again. [54], Hebrew-language Torah commentarians of the Rishonim era (11th to 15th centuries) have explained the (seemingly) abrupt intrusion of Melchizedek into the narration in various ways; Hezekiah ben Manoah (c.1250) points out that the following verses have Abraham refusing any of the king of Sodom's possessions[55] which, if not for the insertion of Melchizedek's hospitality, would prompt the query as to where Abraham and his weary men got their refreshments from. In Protestantism, Melchizedek appears as a historical figure and Christs archetype. Moses: The Old Testaments Greatest Prophet. Click here to find out more about this unique and fun Bible study tool! He is commemorated in the Eastern Orthodox Church on May 22,[91] and on the "Sunday of the Forefathers" (two Sundays before Christmas). Remember books are hewn out of trees, nothing sculpted, nothing in heaven or earth is to ever be worshipped not even a man. [a] Parallel theophoric names, with Sedeq replaced by Yahu, are those of Malchijah and Adonijah, both biblical characters placed in the time of David.[13]. [30][31], Expressing a kabbalistic point of view, the Zohar commentary to Genesis 14 cites Rabbi Yitzchak as saying that it was God who gave a tithe to Abram in the form of removing the Hebrew letter He from his own throne of glory and presenting it to the soul of Abram for his benefit. And "king of Salem" means "king of peace." 3 No one knows who his father or mother was or where he came from. Corrections? That would have never happened. Daniel Oyegun explores this mysterious man in his book The Person Of Melchizedek . [76] (Babylonian Talmud Sukkah 52b; see also Song of Songs Rabbah 2:33 (crediting Rabbi Berekiah in the name of Rabbi Isaac).) The verse is mentioned separately from19 and 20, but the significance is huge. He also had a mark of priesthood. We are to make no heaven images thats anything hewn. They serve gods on behalf of humans, and humans on behalf of gods. The Midrash quotes multiple aspects of both Melchizedek and Abram; the Rabbis taught that Melchizedek acted as a priest and handed down Adam's robes to Abram (Numbers Rabbah 4:8). The line continues unhindered after that until it came to Jacob(Israel) who changes things when he gives the blessing to Judah, the fourth born, when he states the scepter shall remain between his feet until He comes to whom it belongs. The New Testament refers to Melchizedek only in The Epistle to the Hebrews. He was never recorded as dying. As Melchizedek was without earthly genealogy, so is Christ by virtue of His virgin birth. [45] The last section of the work, the Exaltation of Melchizedek, tells how Melchizedek was born of a virgin, Sofonim (or Sopanima), the wife of Nir, a brother of Noah. Furthermore, just as the Old Testament assigns no birth or death date to Melchizedek, so is the priesthood of Christ eternal. Melchizedek appears in the historical Scriptures only once ( Gen. 14:18-20 ), though he is mentioned several times afterward. The righteous king helped build the first temple. I.e., beginning in a form of talking to the person directly and ending the speech as speaking for the recipient Meshech Chochma to Bereishit chapter 14. The He is an obvious referral to Christ. Who was send here to earth to represent GOD because Nation of Israel was not here yet to represent GOD. The oldest living man in the line of the first born would carry the title of Melchizedek. The concept ''order of Melchizedek'' comes from Hebrews 7 (and Psalm 110; see also Genesis 14:18-24). [95] These priesthoods are laid out by Smith in Doctrine and Covenants 107:1-2, 4, 6-10, 14, 17-18, 22, 29, 71, 73, 76,[96] as well as more than twenty additional references in that work. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Easily See 6017 Years of Biblical and World History Together! Compared to the New Testament, the Old Testament doesnt say a whole lot about Melchizedek. I go into more detail below. Flood came when Noah was 600. Unfortunately for Lot, his family and herds are part of Cheds spoils of war. he became king when he was eight years old and died when he . How Long Was Joseph In Potiphars House? The story had to be more Roman. Melchizedek was declared a priest of God in Heaven by the book of Hebrews. The Genesis account introduces Melchizedek nearthe beginning of Abrahams story (more on this later). Psalm 110, in referring to a future messiah of the Davidic line, alludes to the priest-king Melchizedek as a prototype of this messiah. or according to another explanation, that "Melchizedek" alludes to the lower world and "king of Salem" to the upper world (Zohar 1:86b87a). If you believe that the Scripture is the Word of God, then why is it such a stretch to believe that the Holy Spirit means exactly what He says? (Genesis Rabbah 43:6.) For example, in Gen 11:11 the Samaritan Pentateuch adds the words: "All the days of Shehm [Shem] were 600 years and he died". Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, New Jewish Publication Society of America Tanakh, Melchizedek the Man in the Context of Gen. 14, James L. Kugel, Traditions of the Bible, pp. When it says Elohim manifested in the flesh it does. There is, however, disagreement amongst Rishonim as to whether Salem was Melchizedek/Shem's allocated residence by his father Noah or whether he was a foreigner in Salem which was considered the rightful land of his brother Cham. Melchizedek is an enigmatic figure twice mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. For a 3-minute read, explore this quick overview on Hebrews. And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. Amazing Bible Timeline with World History, Click to find out more about this comprehensive Bible study tool now! So Ched drives the five rebel kings into hiding, then takes the spoils from Lots city. In fact, the first mention we have in the Bible of tithe-paying is found in Genesis 14 where Abraham, after winning a battle, came and paid tithe to Melchizedek, a person who is not really . The author of Hebrews echoes God's revelation in Genesis 14 concerning Melchizedek, that he was ''king of Salem, priest of the most high God.'' Some Christians see Melchizedek as an early foreshadowing of Jesus himself. [64] However, Rashi maintains that the land of Canaan was initially allotted to Shem, by Noah his father, and the offspring of Cham conquered the land by forced expansion. [69] Leviticus Rabbah maintains that God intended to permanently bring forth the priesthood (Kehuna) through Melchizedek's patrilineal descendants, but since Melchizedek preceded Abram's blessing to that of God,[70] God instead chose to bring the priesthood (kehuna) forth from Abram's descendants. [98], Melchizedek appears as a character in Paulo Coelho's novel The Alchemist, where he guides the protagonist, Santiago. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Shem died during the time of Jacob. The name thus means king of righteousness. It is also mentioned as "Zedek in some texts. Speiser, E. A. 1Baker, Warren, and Eugene E. Carpenter. Geoffrey W. Bromiley ed., The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Wm. BUT when 600 years are added to the first 6 post-Flood forefathers, everything is pushed back 600 years, with exception to Nimrod pushed back only 250 years so that he is 600 after Noah's death, in year 950 . Son of Terah, descendant of Shem. Going to the time of Christ, John the Baptist was a Levite and held the Levitcal priesthood, thus he had the authority to baptize by water, but said himself that there was another (Jesus Christ) that had authority to baptize by fire and the Holy Ghost. Furthermore, if we trace the births and deaths of the patriarchs in the seed line carefully, we find that Abraham was born 392 years after Shem. Christ (a high priest after the order of Melchesidec, verses 15-17) gave that authority to his apostles. While we are a priestly people I.e., the man and woman are the ministers of the sacrament of matrimony, and a priest would only be officiating, a priest is needed for all rituals involving sacrifice. (Logos Bible Software makes this super easy, by the way.). At the time of the Passover while Israel was in Egypt the Priesthood portion of the Melchizedek King/Priest title was transferred to the line of the Levites. Could be. 29 of. Melchizedek is said to be Jesus Christ in those texts. You deny the virgin birth and the miraculous birth, however you forget about the numerous prophecies of it. After God called Abram from Ur of the Chaldeans (but before his name was changed to Abraham), the patriarch finds himself in an interesting situation:his wealthy nephew Lothas been kidnapped. No mention of a son. You misunderstand Hebrews 7:3. So God gave them the lamb as a temporary This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Melchizedek, Christianity.com - Who Was Melchizedek in the Bible? God does not people or nations help putting his people back in the land. No actual virgin was necessary. "Jesus Christ is not only typologically linked with the priestly order of Melchizedek, but fulfills and supersedes Melchizedek's person and role" Willard M. Swartley. Another duty that also involves sacrifice, is the forgiveness of sins. Isa 7:14 says a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son Matt 1:23 says a virgin shall be with child Luke 1:27-31 says a virginMarythou shalt conceive in thy womb and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS: Perhaps you dont believe Isaiah, or Matthew, or Luke. The Talmud Bavli credited him as the first to have banned prostitution. Nobody is without father or mother, not even Christ. He is first mentioned in Genesis 14:1820,[2] where he brings out bread and wine and then blesses Abram and El Elyon. The author of Hebrews makes a pretty big deal out of this. He is described as the king of Salem and the priest of El Elyon, who brings bread and wine for Abram when Abram returns after defeating several Mesopotamian kings and rescuing his nephew Lot. No one else saw that it was a vision. Melchizedek is a person from the Old Testament who as king and priest reminds us of Jesus and some believe was the Pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. He served as both king and priest of Salem, around 2000 BC. He took yisrael the nation into his tent (the whole reason to have a traveling tabernacle or tent). 10:1 ). After Noah had died the title of Melchizedek fell to Him. Josephus refers to Melchizedek as a "Canaanite chief" in War of the Jews, but as a priest in Antiquities of the Jews. This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and ensure you get the best experience. However, the Rishonim versions debate whether Salem was Melchizedeks/Shem's home (inherited from his father, Noah) or whether he had come to Salem as a foreigner. Abram, however, credited his victory to God's will. His Story and Significance Today. While hes on slay-cation, five of the vassal kings back home rebelincluding the king of Lots town. Abraham would receive the title after Shem died if there were no other living first born between them. biblical patriarch. He was known as the great high priest, priest of the most high God (Gen. 14:18) ordained as priest after the order of the Son of God (Heb 7:3). Some people say hes just a guy who worshiped God. Because Venus Semiramis is a 235-year cycle of only 1175 sidereal years instead of the 1200-year cycle. The name is composed from the two elements: melek(h), "king", and edeq, which means either "righteousness"[7] or the proper name "Zedek". These prophets were kabbalists who wrote the very books we read. The narration details Abram's rescue of his nephew Lot and his spectacular defeat of multiple kings, and goes on to define the meeting place of Melchizedek and Abram as "Emek HaShaveh which is Emek HaMelech". Remember Rome wanted to abolish Christianity Pilate hated Christ and Jews. Hisrole in the Bible takes place in a span of just a few verses in Genesis, but the author of Hebrews unpacks his significance in great detail. Salem meansfull, complete, safe, whole, peaceful.1(Not to be confused with selah, which Im pretty sure means air harp solo.) The author of Hebrews calls attention to this when likening Melchizedek to JesusMelchizedek was the king of Peace, which makes us think of another Prince of Peace we know (He 7:2). We cant take this away if we do we lose who hamashiach actually was and we lose our messiah. Salem, of which he is said to be king, is very probably Jerusalem. Salem was a city-state in the land of Canaan. 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