Bible verses about "melchizedek" | Lamsa

⁵⁸ Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Before Abraham was born, I was.

¹ FOR this Mel-chisÆe-dec was king of Sa lem, the priest of the most high God, who met AÆbra-ham, returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; ² And to whom AÆbra-ham also set aside a tenth part from the choice things he had with him. His name is interpreted King of righteousness, and again, King of Salem, which means King of peace. ³ Neither his father nor his mother is recorded in the genealogies; and neither the beginning of his days nor the end of his life; but, like the Son of God, his priesthood abides for ever. ⁴ Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave tithes and paid head tax. ⁵ For those sons of Levi who received the office of the priesthood, were authorized by law to take tithes from the people; even from their own brethren who also had come out of the loins of Abraham. ⁶ But this man who is not recorded in their genealogies took tithes even from Abraham, and blessed him who had received the promises. ⁷ Beyond dispute: he who was less was blessed by him who was greater than himself. ⁸ And here mortal men receive tithes; but there he, of whom the scripture testifies that he lives, receives them. ⁹ Speaking as a man, through AÆbra-ham, even Levi who received tithes, also gave tithes. ¹⁰ For he was yet in the loins of his forefather Abraham, when Mel-chisÆe-dec met him. ¹¹ If therefore perfection had been reached by the Le-vitÆic-al priesthood, by which the law was enacted for the people, what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec? Otherwise, the scriptures would have said, that he would be after the order of Aaron. ¹² Since there was a change in the priesthood, so also there was a change in the law. ¹³ For he, concerning whom these things are spoken, was born of another tribe, from which no man ever ministered at the altar. ¹⁴ For it is evident that our LORD sprang out of Juda, of which tribe Moses said nothing concerning the priesthood. ¹⁵ And yet, it is far more evident because he said that another priest would rise after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec, ¹⁶ One who was not appointed after the law of carnal commandments, but after the power of life which abides for ever. ¹⁷ For he testified concerning him, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of MelchisÆe- dec. ¹⁸ For the change which took place in the former law, was made on account of its weaknesses, and because it had become useless. ¹⁹ For the law made nothing perfect, but there has come in its place a better hope, by which we draw near to God. ²⁰ And he confirmed it for us by oath. ²¹ For they were made priests without oaths; but this one was made a priest with an oath, as it was said concerning him by David, The LORD has sworn, and will not lie, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Mel-chisÆedec.

⁹ Speaking as a man, through AÆbra-ham, even Levi who received tithes, also gave tithes. ¹⁰ For he was yet in the loins of his forefather Abraham, when Mel-chisÆe-dec met him.

¹ FOR this Mel-chisÆe-dec was king of Sa lem, the priest of the most high God, who met AÆbra-ham, returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

¹⁷ For he testified concerning him, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of MelchisÆe- dec.

¹ FOR every high priest chosen from among men is ordained on behalf of men about things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: ² He is one who can humble himself and have compassion on those who are ignorant and go astray: for he himself also is subject to weaknesses. ³ Because of these, he is obliged, just as he offers sacrifices for the people, likewise to offer for himself on account of his own sins. ⁴ And no man takes this honor unto himself, but only he who is called of God as was AarÆon. ⁵ So also Christ did not glorify himself by becoming a high priest, but he glorified him who said to him, Thou art my Son, Today have I begotten thee. ⁶ And he said also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of MelchisÆe- dec. ⁷ Even when he was clothed in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death; and verily he was heard. ⁸ And though he were a good Son, because of fear and suffering which he endured, he learned obedience. ⁹ And he grew to be perfect, and became the author of life everlasting to all who obey him; ¹⁰ So he was called by God, a high priest after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec. ¹¹ Now concerning this very Mel-chisÆedec, we have much to say, but it is difficult to explain because you are dull of comprehension. ¹² By now you should be teachers because you have been a long time in training: But even now you need to be taught the primary writings of the word of God; but you are still in need of milk, and not strong meat. ¹³ For every man whose food is milk, is unfamiliar with the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. ¹⁴ But strong meat belongs to those who are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

¹⁹ That promise is like an anchor to us; it upholds the soul so that it may not be shaken, and it penetrates beyond the veil of the temple; ²⁰ Therein Jesus has previously entered for our sakes, and become the high priest for ever, after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec.

¹¹ If therefore perfection had been reached by the Le-vitÆic-al priesthood, by which the law was enacted for the people, what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec? Otherwise, the scriptures would have said, that he would be after the order of Aaron. ¹² Since there was a change in the priesthood, so also there was a change in the law.

⁶ And he said also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of MelchisÆe- dec.

⁵ So also Christ did not glorify himself by becoming a high priest, but he glorified him who said to him, Thou art my Son, Today have I begotten thee.

⁵ For those sons of Levi who received the office of the priesthood, were authorized by law to take tithes from the people; even from their own brethren who also had come out of the loins of Abraham.

²⁰ Therein Jesus has previously entered for our sakes, and become the high priest for ever, after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec.

¹¹ If therefore perfection had been reached by the Le-vitÆic-al priesthood, by which the law was enacted for the people, what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec? Otherwise, the scriptures would have said, that he would be after the order of Aaron.

³ Neither his father nor his mother is recorded in the genealogies; and neither the beginning of his days nor the end of his life; but, like the Son of God, his priesthood abides for ever.

¹⁰ So he was called by God, a high priest after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec.

¹ FOR this Mel-chisÆe-dec was king of Sa lem, the priest of the most high God, who met AÆbra-ham, returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; ² And to whom AÆbra-ham also set aside a tenth part from the choice things he had with him. His name is interpreted King of righteousness, and again, King of Salem, which means King of peace. ³ Neither his father nor his mother is recorded in the genealogies; and neither the beginning of his days nor the end of his life; but, like the Son of God, his priesthood abides for ever. ⁴ Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave tithes and paid head tax. ⁵ For those sons of Levi who received the office of the priesthood, were authorized by law to take tithes from the people; even from their own brethren who also had come out of the loins of Abraham. ⁶ But this man who is not recorded in their genealogies took tithes even from Abraham, and blessed him who had received the promises. ⁷ Beyond dispute: he who was less was blessed by him who was greater than himself. ⁸ And here mortal men receive tithes; but there he, of whom the scripture testifies that he lives, receives them. ⁹ Speaking as a man, through AÆbra-ham, even Levi who received tithes, also gave tithes. ¹⁰ For he was yet in the loins of his forefather Abraham, when Mel-chisÆe-dec met him. ¹¹ If therefore perfection had been reached by the Le-vitÆic-al priesthood, by which the law was enacted for the people, what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec? Otherwise, the scriptures would have said, that he would be after the order of Aaron. ¹² Since there was a change in the priesthood, so also there was a change in the law. ¹³ For he, concerning whom these things are spoken, was born of another tribe, from which no man ever ministered at the altar. ¹⁴ For it is evident that our LORD sprang out of Juda, of which tribe Moses said nothing concerning the priesthood. ¹⁵ And yet, it is far more evident because he said that another priest would rise after the order of Mel-chisÆe-dec, ¹⁶ One who was not appointed after the law of carnal commandments, but after the power of life which abides for ever. ¹⁷ For he testified concerning him, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of MelchisÆe- dec. ¹⁸ For the change which took place in the former law, was made on account of its weaknesses, and because it had become useless. ¹⁹ For the law made nothing perfect, but there has come in its place a better hope, by which we draw near to God. ²⁰ And he confirmed it for us by oath. ²¹ For they were made priests without oaths; but this one was made a priest with an oath, as it was said concerning him by David, The LORD has sworn, and will not lie, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Mel-chisÆedec. ²² All these things make a better covenant because Jesus is its surety. ²³ And these priests were many, because they were mortal, and they were not permitted to continue because of death: ²⁴ But this man, because he is immortal, has a priesthood which remains for ever. ²⁵ Therefore he is able to forever save those who come to God by him because forever he lives to make intercession for them. ²⁶ For this is the kind of high priest proper for us; pure, without evil, and undefiled, far away from sin, and made higher than the heavens; ²⁷ And who needs not daily, as do those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for their own sins, and then for the peopleÆs, for this he did once when he offered up himself. ²⁸ For the law appoints imperfect men priests; but the word of the oath which came after the law appoints the Son who is perfect for evermore.