Hebrews 7:1

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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;

BSB

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

WEB

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

YLT

For this Melchisedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who did meet Abraham turning back from the smiting of the kings, and did bless him,

F.O.G Original

(1) For this Melchizedek (King of Righteousness), king of Salem (At Peace; Complete), priest of El-Yon (Most High God) met Avraham (Father of Multitude) returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

¹This Melchizedekᵃ was king of Salemᵇ and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from his defeat of the kingsᶜ and blessed him.

Footnotes:

¹ᵃ Melchizedek: A mysterious figure from Genesis 14 whose name combines two Hebrew words meaning “king of righteousness” ¹ᵇ Salem: Ancient name for Jerusalem, meaning “peace” ¹ᶜ defeat of the kings: Refers to Abraham’s military victory over the coalition of kings who had captured Lot (Genesis 14)