Hebreus 7:1
O Livro
Melquisedeque, o sacerdote
(Gn 14.18-20)
7 Este Melquisedeque era rei da cidade de Salém e também sacerdote do Deus altíssimo. Quando Abraão regressava vitorioso de uma grande batalha contra vários reis, Melquisedeque saiu-lhe ao encontro e abençoou-o.
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Hebrews 7:1-3
The Message
Melchizedek, Priest of God
7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always.
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