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For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
The cross references for Hebrews 7:1 all relate to the concept of a high priest, and particularly to the figure of Melchizedek. These verses show how God is the Most High God, and how He is the one who gives kingship and greatness. They also show how God is the one who fulfills His purpose and is the Rock and Redeemer of His people. Finally, they show how Jesus is the forerunner who has become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Genesis 14:18-20: And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. | Both passages refer to Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of the Most High God. In Hebrews 7:1, Melchizedek is seen blessing Abraham after the slaughter of the kings. In Genesis 14:18–20, Melchizedek is seen bringing out bread and wine and blessing Abraham, and Abraham giving him a tenth of everything. These two passages demonstrate the significance of Melchizedek in the life of Abraham, and the reverence Abraham had for him. |
| Psalm 57:2: I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. | Both passages refer to God as "Most High" and highlight His power and authority. Hebrews 7:1 describes how Melchizedek, the king of Salem, recognized the power of the Most High God and blessed Abraham. Psalm 57:2 shows how the psalmist is relying on God, who is Most High, to fulfill His purpose for the psalmist. |
| Psalm 76:2: His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. | Both passages refer to Salem, or Jerusalem. In Hebrews 7:1, Melchizedek is described as a priest of the Most High God, and he is seen blessing Abraham. Psalm 76:2 says that Salem is the dwelling place of God, which is Zion. |
| Psalm 78:35: They remembered that God was their rock, the Most High God their redeemer. | Both passages refer to God as the Most High God. In Hebrews 7:1, Melchizedek meets Abraham and blesses him and acknowledges God as the Most High God. In Psalm 78:35, the Israelites remember that God is their rock and redeemer. Both passages emphasize the power and authority of God as the Most High God. |
| Daniel 5:18: O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father kingship and greatness and glory and majesty. | Both passages refer to the Most High God and His relationship with kings. Hebrews 7:1 speaks of Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham and blessed him. Daniel 5:18 speaks of Nebuchadnezzar, whose kingship, greatness, glory, and majesty were given to him by the Most High God. These passages demonstrate God's sovereignty and His power to grant kingship and authority to those He chooses. |
| Micah 6:6: “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? | Both passages discuss the importance of faith in God. In Hebrews 7:1, Melchizedek, the priest of the Most High God, blesses Abraham for his faith and trust in God. In Micah 6:6, Micah questions what he can bring to God to demonstrate his faith. Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in God as the most important offering. |
| Mark 5:7: And crying out with a loud voice, he said, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.” | Both passages reference the Most High God. In Hebrews 7:1, Melchizedek, king of Salem, blesses Abraham, showing that he is a priest of the Most High God. In Mark 5:7, the demon-possessed man recognizes Jesus as the Son of the Most High God, and adjures Him not to torment him. Both passages demonstrate the authority of the Most High God over all. |
| Hebrews 6:20: where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. | Both passages refer to Melchizedek, an Old Testament figure. Hebrews 7:1 tells us that Melchizedek was a priest of the Most High God who blessed Abraham after the slaughter of the kings. Hebrews 6:20 explains that Jesus was a forerunner on our behalf and became a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. This reveals the significance of Melchizedek in the Christian faith, as Jesus is seen to be a priest in the same order as Melchizedek. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithful servant Melchizedek, who blessed Abraham and served You faithfully as the High Priest. We thank You for the reminder that You are the Most High God, who fulfills His purpose for us. We thank You for being our Rock and Redeemer, and for the privilege of coming before You with offerings of thanks and praise. We thank You for sending Jesus to be our High Priest forever, and for His sacrifice that makes us worthy to come before You. We pray for Your guidance, wisdom, and strength to follow Your will in all things. In Jesus' name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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