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.
