KJV King James Version
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
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Hebrews 7:2
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
WEB World English Bible
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace;
ASV American Standard Version
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
to whom also a tenth of all did Abraham divide, (first, indeed, being interpreted, ‘King of righteousness,’ and then also, King of Salem, which is, King of Peace,)
Surrounding context — Hebrews 7
1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
4 Now consider how great this man [was], unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ᾧG3739 · hos, hēwhichκαὶG2532 · kaiandδεκάτηνG1182 · dekatostenthἀπὸG575 · apoaway fromπάντωνG3956 · pasallἐμέρισενG3307 · merizōto divideἈβραάμ,G11 · AbraamAbrahamπρῶτονG4413 · prōtosfirstμὲνG3303 · menon the other handἑρμηνευόμενοςG2059 · hermēneuōto interpretβασιλεὺςG935 · basileuskingδικαιοσύνηςG1343 · dikaiosunērighteousnessἔπειταG1899 · epeitathenδὲG1161 · dethenκαὶG2532 · kaiandβασιλεὺςG935 · basileuskingΣαλήμ,G4532 · SalēmSalemὅG3739 · hos, hēwhichἐστινG1510 · eimito beβασιλεὺςG935 · basileuskingεἰρήνης,G1515 · eirēnēpeace
Cross-references
Numbers 18:21And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, [even] the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.2 Samuel 8:15And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.1 Samuel 8:17He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.Genesis 28:22And this stone, which I have set [for] a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men [must be] just, ruling in the fear of God.Psalm 85:10-11Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other].1 Chronicles 22:9Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.Psalm 45:4-7And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.1 Samuel 8:15And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.Romans 5:1-2Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:Leviticus 27:32And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, [even] of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.1 Kings 4:24-25For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.Isaiah 9:6-7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.Psalm 72:1-3[A Psalm] for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.Ephesians 2:14-18For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];Isaiah 32:1-2Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.Romans 3:26To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.Isaiah 45:22-25Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else.
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