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Melchizedek
king of justice
מַלְכִּי־צֶ֫דֶק Μελχισεδέκ mal.ki-tse.deq
Melchizedek (Hebrew: מַלְכִּי־צֶ֫דֶק, mal.ki-tse.deq) means “king of justice”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 11 verses across 3 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 26 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears in the same passages as Amraphel.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Melchizedek
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At a glance
- Verses
- 11 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Both
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 26 | Rising |
| All-time total | 445 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 26 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 14:18 |
| Last appears | Hebrews 7:21 |
| Cross-references | 255 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Aner co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Aner.
- Arioch co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Arioch.
- Birsha co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Birsha.
- Shemeber co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Shemeber.
- Eshcol co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eshcol.
- Mamre co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Mamre.
- Shinab co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Shinab.
- Amraphel co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Amraphel.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.14.18
Also named: Melchisedek (Μελχισεδέκ "Melchizedek" G3198)
§ Melchizedek = "my king is Sedek"
king of Salem and priest of the Most High God to whom Abram paid tithe after the battle he fought to free Lot; 'the order of Melchizedek' the order of the priesthood to which Christ belongs
Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, who blessed Abraham.
The biblical story
Melchizedek was the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High (Gen.14.18). He blessed Abraham and received a tithe from him after Abraham's victory over Chedorlaomer and his allies. Melchizedek brought out bread and wine, demonstrating his priestly role. The Psalms refer to the Messiah as a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek (Psa.110.4), indicating that Melchizedek's priesthood was seen as a type or foreshadowing of Christ's eternal priesthood. The book of Hebrews expands on this concept, presenting Jesus as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek (Heb.5.6,10; 6.20; 7.1,10,11,15,17,21). Melchizedek's unique priesthood, which combined royalty and priestly service to God Most High, is seen as a precedent for Jesus' eternal priesthood and kingship.
Key verses
Melchizedek appears in 11 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
Genesis 14:18 -
The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Psalms 110:4 -
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 5:6 -
Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 5:10 -
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 6:20
Show all 11 references
Genesis (1)
- Genesis 14:18
Psalms (1)
- Psalms 110:4
Hebrews (9)
- Hebrews 5:6
- Hebrews 5:10
- Hebrews 6:20
- Hebrews 7:1
- Hebrews 7:10
- Hebrews 7:11
- Hebrews 7:15
- Hebrews 7:17
- Hebrews 7:21