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A Real Man, A Picture of Christ
Commentators agree that Melchizedek was a real historical person—a king and priest in Canaan who worshipped the one true God. While ancient writers speculated he might be an angel or the patriarch Shem, scholars today see him as an extraordinary man whose life, as recorded in Genesis, was used by God to foreshadow Jesus Christ. His story is a divinely-prepared illustration of Christ's superior priesthood.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER VII.
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
In Hebrews 5:10-11, the apostle had introduced the name of Melchisedek, and said that Christ wa…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:1
This Melchizedek (ουτος ο Μελχισεδεκ). The one already mentioned several times with whose priesthood that of Christ is compared an…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:1
19th Century
Bishop
For this Melchizedek.—The sentence is completed in the last words of Hebrews 7:3, ... abideth a priest continually; the c…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Hebrews 7:1
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
On Hebrews 7:1
16th Century
Theologian
For this Melchisedec, etc. He has until now been stimulating the Jews by exhortations, so that they would attentively consider th…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
For this Melchisedec, king of Salem
Various have been the opinions of writers concerning Melchizedek; some have thou…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 7:1–3
17th Century
Minister
Melchizedek met Abraham when returning from the rescue of Lot. His name, ���King of Righteousness,��� undoubtedly fitting for his character, marked…