Heb.7.2

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Heb.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;

Heb.7.2

Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. "Melchizedek" means "King of Righteousness.Salem" means "Peace." So, he is also "King of Peace."

Heb.7.2

and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means "king of righteousness"; then also, "king of Salem" means "king of peace."

Heb.7.2

to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated "king of righteousness," and then also king of Salem, meaning "king of peace,"

Heb.7.2

Then Abraham took a tenth of all he had won in the battle and gave it to Melchizedek. His name means "king of justice." He is also "king of peace" because Salem means "peace."