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Lexicon :: Strong's G3198 - melchisedek

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Μελχισέδεκ
Transliteration
melchisedek (Key)
Pronunciation
mel-khis-ed-ek'
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Part of Speech
proper masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
8x in 1 unique form(s) TR
9x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
2x in 1 unique form(s)
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TDNT Reference: 4:568,*

Strong’s Definitions

Μελχισεδέκ Melchisedék, mel-khis-ed-ek'; of Hebrew origin (H4442); Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch:—Melchisedec.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's G3198 in the following manner: Melchisedec (9x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's G3198 in the following manner: Melchisedec (9x).

  1. Melchizedek = "king of righteousness"

    1. the king of Salem and priest of the most high God, who lived in the days of Abraham

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
Μελχισεδέκ Melchisedék, mel-khis-ed-ek'; of Hebrew origin (H4442); Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch:—Melchisedec.
STRONGS G3198:
Μελχισέδεκ (in Josephus, Antiquities 1, 10, 2 Μελχισεδεκης, Μελχισεδεκου), ὁ (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק, king of righteousness), Melchizedek, king of Salem (see under Σαλήμ) and priest of the most high God, who lived in the days of Abraham: Hebrews 5:6, 10; Hebrews 6:20; Hebrews 7:1, 10f, 15, 17, 21 (R G L); cf. Genesis 14:18ff; Psalm 109:4 (Ps. 110:4). (Cf. B. D., under the word.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
14:18
Psalms
109:4; 110:4
Hebrews
5:6; 5:10; 6:20; 7:1; 7:10; 7:15; 7:17; 7:21

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3198 matches the Greek Μελχισέδεκ (melchisedek),
which occurs 9 times in 9 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:6 - as also in another place He saith, 'Thou art a priest -- to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:10 - having been addressed by God a chief priest, according to the order of Melchisedek,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 6:20

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 6:20 - whither a forerunner for us did enter -- Jesus, after the order of Melchisedek chief priest having become -- to the age.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:1 - For this Melchisedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who did meet Abraham turning back from the smiting of the kings, and did bless him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:10

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:10 - for he was yet in the loins of the father when Melchisedek met him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:11 - If indeed, then, perfection were through the Levitical priesthood -- for the people under it had received law -- what further need, according to the order of Melchisedek, for another priest to arise, and not to be called according to the order of Aaron?

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:15

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:15 - And it is yet more abundantly most evident, if according to the similitude of Melchisedek there doth arise another priest,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:17 - for He doth testify -- 'Thou art a priest -- to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:21

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:21 - and he with an oath through Him who is saying unto him, 'The Lord sware, and will not repent, Thou art a priest -- to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;')
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