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For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

This Melchizedek (ουτος ο Μελχισεδεκ). The one already mentioned several times with whose priesthood that of Christ is compared an…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

CHAPTER VII.

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.

In Hebrews 5:10-11, the apostle had introduced the name of Melchisedek, and said that Christ wa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For this Melchizedek.—The sentence is completed in the last words of Hebrews 7:3, ... abideth a priest continually; the c…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

His very names being instructive, Righteousness first, and Peace afterwards, as it is with our divine Lord, who has brought in everlasting righteou…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The writer begins his explanation of the significance of Melchizedek by referring to Ge 14:17–20. Melchizedek is “king of Salem,” which may mean “k…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For this Melchisedec, etc. He has until now been stimulating the Jews by exhortations, so that they would attentively consider th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem
Various have been the opinions of writers concerning Melchizedek; some have thou…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Melchizedek met Abraham when returning from the rescue of Lot. His name, “King of Righteousne ,” undoubtedly fitting for his character, marked him …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

In Hebrews 5, the Apostle proved that Christ is a priest, but in Hebrews 6, he inserted certain points to prepare the minds of his hearers. Now he …

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