Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3198

Strong's G3198 · Greek

Μελχισέδεκ

Melchisedek · /mel-khis-ed-ek'/

Number
G3198
Language
Greek
Original word
Μελχισέδεκ
Transliteration
Melchisedek
Pronunciation
mel-khis-ed-ek'
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

of Hebrew origin (4442); Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch:--Melchisedec.

KJV: Melchisedec

Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (4442)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Μελχισέδεκ across 9 verses.

Melchisedec9×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Hebrews9 verses
Hebrews 5:6

As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 5:10

Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 6:20

Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 7:1

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;

Hebrews 7:10

For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

Hebrews 7:11

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:15

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

Hebrews 7:17

For he testifieth Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 7:21

(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) without: or, without swearing of an oath

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3198 (Melchisedek) mean?

of Hebrew origin (4442); Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch:--Melchisedec.

How many times does G3198 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3198 (Μελχισέδεκ) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Melchisedec.”

How is Melchisedek translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3198 is rendered as “Melchisedec” (9×).

Where does the Greek word Μελχισέδεκ come from?

of Hebrew origin (4442)