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NASB | Genesis 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 14:18 Melchizedek king of Salem (ancient Jerusalem) brought out bread and wine [for them]; he was the priest of God Most High. |
Bible Question:
Given the information (both stated and implied) about Melchizedek in Gen.14:18-120 and Heb. 7:1-10, and others, what do you believe is Melchizedek's true identity? |
Bible Answer: The bible never specifically tells us who Melchizedek was of course, but, there is enough in description to lead me to believe that he was possibly Jesus Himself. We know that Jesus was and is God and that He has always been in existance. We also know that He participated directly here on earth since the beginning (John 1:1) and we know that Jesus was active in creating the earth. So, of course, he was not just in Heaven waiting for His earthly ministry. As for the descriptions in Hebrews. Abraham offered Melchizedeck a tith. At this time in history, the bible tells of no man greater in faith than Abrham. He was, at that time, God's "leading man" so to speak. therefore, I believe, who else would be in a position to receive a tith from Abraham. (I believe the bible is clear that it is the "lesser" who offers up a tith to the "greater". Melchizedek is referred to as "the King of Righteousness" and "the King of peace". The bible never refers to anyone other than God by these titles. for my understanding, Heb. 7:3 seems to establish that Melchizedek was Jesus. "Without father, without mother, without genealogy; having neither beginning of days nor end of life..." These characteristics could only be true of God. This is a mystery, or is it. I believe that God intentionally gave us enough to draw a conclusion. The bible only tells of God presenting Himself on earth in the flesh as Jesus Christ. Angels have also been sent to appear as men, however, they would not be attributed the characteristics mentioned. (quotes from Darby Bible 1889) |