King James Version (KJV)
Hebrews 7:2
“To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;”
Verse in context — Hebrews 7
1
For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
2
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
3
Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
4
Now consider how great this man [was], unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
About Hebrews
Jesus as the ultimate High Priest and fulfillment of the Old Covenant.
Explore all chapters of Hebrews →