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Who Is Melchizedek?

By Filings on Wed, 06/17/20
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Melchizedek
Old Testament

“Melchizedek, the king-priest of Salem, is foundational for understanding how Jesus occupies the offices of king and priest—a dual honor that finds little to no precedent among Israelite kings.” - TGC

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TylerR

NewHeh

Wed, 06/17/20

He is the pre-incarnate Son.

Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government.

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G. N. Barkman

NewWhat are you saying?

Wed, 06/17/20

Tyler, are you saying that Melchizedek is the pre-incarnate Son?

G. N. Barkman

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TylerR

NewYes

Wed, 06/17/20

Yes

Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government.

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Bert Perry

NewIf he is

Wed, 06/17/20

If Melchizedek is the pre-incarnate Christ, that would mean that Abraham was privileged to meet with Him at least a few times—before He went to destroy Sodom, after He met with Abraham when Abraham had defeated the kings in that battle. That’s a wonderful privilege.

For my part, I’m not convinced 100% that Melchizedek was an appearance of the pre-incarnate Son, but at the very least, he’s an old Testament model for who Christ would be. I cherish it as one of those neat mysteries where Scripture doesn’t say “for sure.”

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

Related . . .

Topics: Melchizedek, Midrash, Hebrews 7
  • Mysterious Melchizedek: A Working Theory of Hebrews 7 (Part 1)
  • The Incarnation in Hebrews, Part Three
  • Mysterious Melchizedek: A Working Theory of Hebrews 7 (Part 2)
  • Jethro and Melchizadek: Two Righteous Gentiles

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

(ESV, Proverbs 17:27)

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