In Hebrews
Hebrews identifies Melchizedek as the king of Salem and as a priest of God Most High. The text describes him accepting a tenth from Abraham and blessing Abraham, who has received God's promises. It also describes Levi as paying a tenth through Abraham, because Levi is still in his ancestor when Melchizedek meets him.
Hebrews contrasts a priest like Melchizedek with the priests from Levi's family and with Aaron. The text connects this other priest's position not with a human rule, but with the power of a life that never ends.
In Genesis
Genesis presents Melchizedek as a king whose city is Salem and whose priesthood belongs to the Most High God. The action described in this passage is his bringing out both bread and wine.
In Mysteries of Heaven and Earth
Mysteries of Heaven and Earth describes Melchizedek's altar as made from a sacred stone consecrated by angels. The text says the angels place this altar at the center of the earth. It also places the head of the dragon where the altar of Melchizedek stands.
Where Melchizedek appears
- GenesisGenesis identifies Melchizedek as king of Salem and a priest, and describes him bringing bread and wine. · The Complete 88-Book Ethiopian Bible
- HebrewsHebrews describes Melchizedek accepting a tenth from Abraham and giving Abraham a blessing. · The Complete 88-Book Ethiopian Bible
- PsalmsPsalms names Melchizedek in a declaration of lasting priesthood that the Lord confirms with an oath. · The Complete 88-Book Ethiopian Bible
- Mysteries of Heaven and EarthMysteries of Heaven and Earth places Melchizedek's altar, made from consecrated stone, at the center of the earth. · The Complete Books of Enoch
- MelchizedekIn the text Melchizedek, the figure speaks and suffers, with authority that does not depend on worldly power. · The Nag Hammadi Scriptures
What the texts say, in their own words
“Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was a priest of the Most High God.”
“But Melchizedek, who was not from their family line, accepted a tenth from Abraham and blessed Abraham, who had received God’s promises.”
“And the altar of Melchizedek Malka-Sêdeq was made from a sacred stone that the angels have consecrated and they placed it in the center of the earth.”
Questions
Who is Melchizedek?
In Genesis and Hebrews, Melchizedek is king of Salem and a priest of God Most High.
What does Melchizedek do for Abraham?
In Hebrews, Melchizedek blesses Abraham and accepts a tenth from him. The passage identifies Abraham as the one who has received God's promises.
Where is the altar of Melchizedek?
Mysteries of Heaven and Earth places Melchizedek's altar at the center of the earth. The text describes its stone as sacred and consecrated by angels.
Where is Melchizedek mentioned in the lost texts?
Melchizedek appears in Genesis, Hebrews and Psalms, in The Complete 88-Book Ethiopian Bible; Mysteries of Heaven and Earth, in The Complete Books of Enoch; Melchizedek, in The Nag Hammadi Scriptures.
