MelchizedekΜελχισεδέκ
Melchisedek · Greek Proper Noun
A king-priest of Salem who represents a prototype of the priesthood of Christ, existing outside the Levitical order. He is depicted as a figure of superior authority to whom even the patriarch Abraham paid homage.
Most High GodΘεοῦ τοῦ Ὑψίστου
Theou tou Hypsistou · Hebrew/Greek Noun Phrase
A title for God (El Elyon) signifying His supreme position, sovereignty, and authority over all other beings and powers in the universe. It highlights God as the ultimate possessor of heaven and earth.
blessedεὐλόγησεν
eulogēsen · Greek Verb
The act of pronouncing divine favor, protection, and grace upon someone. In biblical contexts, the superior blesses the inferior, confirming God's covenantal promises and enabling fruitfulness.
tenth partδεκάτην
dekatēn · Greek Noun
A tenth part of one's income or spoils given as an offering to God. It represents an acknowledgment of God's ownership of all things and a act of worship and submission.
righteousnessδικαιοσύνης
dikaiosynēs · Greek Noun
In a biblical context, it refers to the state of living in alignment with God's moral standards. It implies a legal standing of being right before God and living in a way that is just and upright.
peaceεἰρήνης
eirēnēs · Greek Noun
A profound, divinely ordained state of wholeness, harmony, and reconciliation with God. It encompasses not just the absence of conflict but the presence of spiritual well-being and covenantal restoration.
without father or mother or genealogyἀπάτωρ, ἀμήτωρ, ἀγενεαλόγητος
apator, amētor, agenealogētos · Greek Adjective
A unique, divine status described in Hebrews to contrast with human Levitical priests. It denotes an eternal, non-terminating priestly office that does not rely on biological succession or mortal life spans.
Son of Godυἱῷ τοῦ θεοῦ
huiō tou theou · Greek Noun Phrase
The title used for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine nature, His unique relationship with the Father, and His role as the eternal High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
AbrahamἈβραάμ
Abraam · Greek Proper Noun
The ancestor of the nation of Israel, the recipient of God's covenant promises. He is held as the supreme example of faith and the benchmark for divine blessing.
patriarchπατριάρχης
patriarchēs · Greek Noun
The forefather or founding father of a people. In this context, it emphasizes Abraham's supreme status as the foundational figure to whom the promises were made.
spoilsἀκροθίνια
akrothinia · Greek Noun
Goods, treasures, or assets taken from an enemy in war. Offering a portion of spoils to God (or a priest) acknowledges that victory comes from the Lord's hand.
LeviΛευΐ
Leui · Greek Proper Noun
The tribe of Israel set apart by God for temple service and sacrificial duties. They functioned as mediators between God and the people under the Mosaic Law.
lawνόμος
nomos · Greek Noun
The divine directive given through Moses regarding the worship, sacrifices, and behavioral conduct of Israel. It established the requirements for the Levitical priesthood.
tithesδεκατόω
dekatoō · Greek Verb
A tenth part of one's produce or income given to God, acknowledging His ownership and provision; in the Old Testament, it supported the Levitical priesthood.
Abrahamאַבְרָהָם
Abraham · Hebrew Proper Noun
The historical patriarch chosen by God to be the father of a great nation, with whom God established a covenant of grace and promise.
blessedεὐλογέω
eulogeō · Greek Verb
The act of bestowing divine favor, authority, or authorization upon someone; it involves the exercise of higher spiritual authority to confer spiritual benefits or confirm a standing before God.
promisesἐπαγγελία
epangelia · Greek Noun
Divine declarations of God's redemptive purpose and future blessing, specifically those given to the patriarchs regarding the covenant and the coming Messiah.
inferiorἐλάττων
elattōn · Greek Adjective
One who occupies a lower rank, position, or status; in this context, it refers to the inherent spiritual or covenantal hierarchy where the priesthood of Aaron is subordinate to that of Melchizedek.
superiorκρείττων
kreittōn · Greek Adjective
One who occupies a higher rank, authority, or status, possessing the right to exercise priestly or blessing ministry over others.
mortalθνητός
thnētos · Greek Adjective
Subject to death and the limitations of physical existence; used to contrast the transitory nature of the Levitical priests with the eternal character of Christ’s priesthood.
Leviלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Jacob whose descendants formed the tribe set apart for priestly service in the Mosaic Law; representing the institutional priesthood under the Old Covenant.
loinsὀσφύς
osphys · Greek Noun
The biological offspring or reproductive source of a person; metaphorically used to describe genetic or covenantal solidarity, whereby descendants are seen as being represented in the actions of their ancestor.
Melchizedekמַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק
Melchizedek · Hebrew Proper Noun
The King of Righteousness and King of Salem, who serves as a unique, historical, and prophetic type of Christ—possessing an eternal priesthood without genealogical constraints.
