![](/img/thumbs/Melchizedek.GIF)
Picture has been licensed under a
GFDLOriginal source: Seal of the Dominion of Melchizedek
Permission: GNU Free Documentation License
Melchizedek is Yeshua! He is the second in the trinity, the
righteousness of Yahweh, which is Yeshua. Here are some of the
basics:
If you look at his name or title, Melchizedek (Melkhey-Tsedek) is
Mormon view of their Melchizedek priesthood, and is not delving
into the early christian heresy of worshipping Melchizedek. Her
matrix is to show that Melchizedek as presented in the Bible was
Yeshua appearing long before His earthly ministry nearly 2000
other than God himself? No one! Melchizedek has an indestructible
life and abides a priest perpetually. No human could fit this
bill. And could there be two who abide as a priest to God forever
righteousness, but Yeshua our Messiah? Melchizedek was the king of
Shalem, which is king of peace. Yeshua is known as the prince of
peace. Who could be king of peace over Yeshua? No one! Melchizedek
that Melchizedek is Yeshua (Jesus), or the archangel Michael, or
Shem the son of Noah, or just an ordinary human, or even another
divine being as a type of Christ? There is little said about him
'Melchizedek' is not a name but a title, meaning 'king of
righteousness.' In the Bible, he is only identified as a high priest
of God and by his royal title. In examining the issue of Melchizedek's
As part of the task of identifying Melchizedek, there is the matter of
making sense of the strange description that the Book of Hebrews
provides about the ancient priest-king. While the idea of royal
priesthood was not uncommon in the ancient Near Eastern world
For your further reading on how Christ's Melchizedekan priesthood is
exercised in the Sacrifice of the Mass, I encourage you to read our
FAITH FACT on the Biblical origins of the Mass. I also recommend Scott
Hahn's The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth, which can be
in knowing, who is Melchizedek and where is he from? Is he an angel,
or does he symbolize something?
Thank you and God Bless.
Richard
Dear Richard,
Greetings in Christ. Regarding the identity of Melchizedek, the short
Melchizedek receives more attention in Psalm 110, which speaks about
how David's 'lord'—and therefore ultimately Jesus—is a priest forever
according to the order of Melchizedek. Because Solomon had ascended to
the throne during his father David's lifetime (1 Kings 1:43) and
Melchizedek' priesthood is illustrated by Levi's 'paying tithes' to
the priest-king while still in the loins of Abraham the great
patriarch (Heb. 7:9-10). In other words, when Abraham the great
patriarch paid tithes to Melchizedek, he symbolically did so on behalf
On the other hand, some scholars believe that Melchizedek was a
priest-king, but not in Abraham's line. While this is possible, it
would seem unusual that such a person would not otherwise be described
in the Bible. The author of Genesis makes a point of emphasizing
rule out that Melchizedek was a non-human person, e.g., an angel or
manifestation of the Holy Spirit. However, the Biblical text does not
provide clarity on Melchizedek's identity, and the Church does not
provide a definitive pronouncement otherwise. There is, however, much
mean that Melchizedek's records of birth were lost. Without such
records human priests could not serve (Ezra 2:62). But here
Melchizedek had no genealogy. He must not have been an ordinary
mortal
Melchizedek was then High Priest, in Paul's day, and even now, and
He will rule forever! And at the same time Christ was, is today,
and shall be forever High Priest!
Notice that Melchizedek was king of Salem. That is the city of
Jerusalem. "Salem" comes from the Hebrew word meaning "peace."
That would make Melchizedek the "King of Peace" (Hebrews 7:2). The
Observe further: Melchizedek was "without mother, without father,
without descent," or as the Phillips translation renders it: "He
had no father or mother and no family tree." He was not born as
human beings are
stumbled on the statement that Melchizedek has no "end of life."
They contend that since Christ died, He had an end of life! If
that be true then Christ is still dead! But Christ is not dead. He
is alive
Melchizedek Was God's Priest
First, notice from both Old and New Testaments that the man of
mystery, Melchizedek, was a priest of the Most High God. Turn 'low
to the account in Genesis 14
in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him. 11Therefore, if
perfection were through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the
people received the law), what further need was there that another
priest should rise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be
Melchizedek lived on the earth for a significant amount of time. While
spending his time here on earth, did Melchizedek make disciples, heal
the sick, or preach the gospel? How about when he was anointed king,
Melchizedek, there arises another priest 16who has come, not according
to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an
endless life. 17For He testifies:"You are a priest forever According
to the order of Melchizedek." 18For on the one hand there is an
Who was Melchizedek? We know that Melchizekek was a king and a priest.
We know that he was king of Salem. We know that Abraham paid a tithe
to him. So, Could Melchizedek have been Jesus Christ incarnate, or was
"NEITHER the fathers nor mother of this Melchizedek were written
down in the genealogies; not that he had no natural parents, but
that they were not written down. The greater number of the
According to the Doctrine and Covenants, Melchizedek is a descendant
of Noah (LDS Church Section 84:14; Community of Christ Section 83:2e).
There remains controversy whether he was Shem, or a descendant. John
Taylor taught the former — perhaps due to Jasher 16:11, which says
According to this account, Melchizedek was the only son of Sofonim (or
Sopanima), the wife of Nir, a brother of Noah. Sopanim conceived
without knowing the father, and the child came out from his mother
Also, in Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, Melchizedek is
described as "a man of faith, who wrought righteousness; and when a
child he feared God, and stopped the mouths of lions." Because he was
a righteous and God fearing man, Melchizedek was "ordained a high
priest
it is proposed that Melchizedek is Jesus Christ. Melchizedek, as
Jesus Christ, lives, preaches, dies and is resurrected, in a gnostic
perspective. The Coming of the Son of God Melchizedek speaks of his
return to bring peace, supported by the gods, and he is a priest-king
Melchizedek is an enigmatic figure twice mentioned in the Hebrew Bible,
also known as the Old Testament. Melchizedek seems to be the King of
Salem, and priest of the Most High, in the time of the biblical
patriarch Abram
Priesthood Melchizedek held is what is without lineage, not
Melchizedek. Others claim that the verse merely represents
Melchizedek's not being a priesthood holder because of lineage (i.e.
"without descent" meaning not a descendant of Levi as required by
Mosaic Law.)
Rabbi Isaac the Babylonian said that Melchizedek was born circumcised.
(Genesis Rabbah 43:6.) Melchizedek called Jerusalem 'Salem.' (Genesis
Rabbah 56:10.) The Rabbis said that Melchizedek instructed Abram in
the Torah. (Genesis Rabbah 43:6.) Rabbi Eleazar said that
say that Melchizedek is literally like the Son of God (or even is the
Son of God) in that he has no father or mother. Others say that he has
been adopted into Christ's lineage through the Lord's suffering,
start I century BCE) of a text about Melchizedek found in Cave 11 at
Qumran in Israel and which comprises part of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In
this eschatological text Melchizedek is seen as a divine being and
Hebrew titles as Elohim are applied to him. According to this text
that Melchizedek is superior to Abraham, in that Abraham is tithing to
him. Thus, Melchizedek's (Jesus') priesthood is superior to the
Aaronic priesthood, and the Temple in Jerusalem is now unnecessary.
Melchizedek in Nag Hammadi Library
-
The name Melchizedek has its root in two Hebrew words, "melek" -
meaning "King" (strongs ref:4428) and "tzedek" (see tzadik) - meaning
"righteous(ness)" (strongs ref:6666). Literally then, "The King of
Righteousness" or "The Righteous King". In Genesis, Melchizedek is
to Alma, Melchizedek was King over the wicked people of Salem, but
because of his righteousness, his people repented of their wickedness
and became a peaceful city in accordance with the meaning of that
name. With respect to Old Testament prophets, Alma declares that
the priesthood of Melchizedek is everlasting life. That is, there
is no interruption due to a priest's death. (Heb. 7:8,15-16,23-25)
5. Christ, being sinless, does not need a sacrifice for his own
sins. (Heb
Thus, Melchizedek was greater than Abraham. As Levi was yet in the
loins of Abraham, it follows that Melchizedek is greater than
Levi. (Heb. 7:7-10)
3
affirms that Melchizedek was "priest of God Most High." (Genesis
14:18) King David in the Psalms refers to the future King of kings or
Messiah as a "priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek." (Psalm
110:1-4.) Judaism traditionally identifies Melchizedek (lit. "My king
follows that the priestly office of Melchizedek is greater than the
priesthood of Levi.
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the
office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the
God he (Melchizedek) remains a priest forever." Melchizedek gave
Abraham bread and wine, which Christians consider symbols of the body
and blood of Jesus Christ, the sacrifice to confirm a covenant.
References
-
in the order of Melchizedek because, like Melchizedek, Jesus was not a
Levite, and thus would not qualify for the Levitical priesthood (Heb.
7:13-17).
The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament
discussed this subject considerably, listing the following reasons for
Melchizedek is a figure in the Hebrew Bible. There is no other
evidence other than the Bible record that indicates that Melchizedek
was a historical figure. Some liberal scholars have taken this and
argued that grammar and stylistic considerations indicate that the
Melchizedek is referred to again in Hebrews 5:6-10; Hebrews 6:20;
Hebrews 7:1-21: "Thou art a priest forever after the order of
Melchizedek"; and Hebrews 8:1. The writer to the Hebrews points out
that Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham
priesthood is referred to by the name of Melchizedek because he was
such a great high priest (Doctrine & Covenants Section 107:2).
Initially, the only Melchizedek Priesthood office in the LDS Church
was elder. Later revelations extended the office complement to Seventy
, High Priest, and Apostle.
Similarly, as Melchizedek is the King of peace, Buddha is the person
who shows us the path to the city of Nibbana, or peace. Just as
Hebrews 7:3 states that Melchizedek is without mother and father or
that Melchizedek is actually Archangel Michael: Michael is designated
in the Book of Enoch as "the prince of Israel". He is the angel of
forbearance and mercy (Enoch, xl:3) who taught Enoch the mysteries of
clemency and justice (lxxi:2)
that Melchizedek was a type of Christ, and some other Christians hold
that Melchizedek indeed was Christ. Reasons provided include that
Melchizedek's name means "king of righteousness" according to the
author of Hebrews, and that being king of Salem makes Melchizedek the
The Melchizedek priesthood is the name of several priesthoods. The
name Melchizedek has it's root in two Hebrew words, "melek" - meaning
"King" (strongs ref:4428) and "tzedek" (see tzadik) - meaning
"righteous(ness)" (strongs ref:6666). Literally then, "The King of
But the Order of Melchizedek is destined to go out beyond the
lives of individuals. The Ministry and Rule of Messiah is
prophesied to become an international reality in future World
history
Melchizedek He establishes His altar in the lives of His covenant
people thus bringing His ministry of grace. And as the indwelling
King of kings He establishes His Throne, the Throne of David, and
MELCHIZEDEK WAS KING OF SALEM
AND PRIEST OF GOD MOST HIGH
BACK IN THE DAYS OF ABRAHAM.
OUR COMING MESSIAH WILL ALSO
BE BOTH PRIEST AND KING AFTER
THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.
-
Melchizedek, as king of Salem (peace), was also priest of God Most
High. So our Messiah as a priest/king in the Order of Melchizedek has
dual offices or authority. He rules in the priestly or religious realm
are quoted, and the typical relation of Melchizedek to our Lord is
stated at great length. There is something surprising and mysterious
in the first appearance of Melchizedek, and in the subsequent
reference to him. Bearing a title which Jews in after ages would
excellent glory of the work of Jesus, whereas Melchizedek is "made
like unto the Son of God" (7:3), and Jesus is said to be "after the
likeness of Melchizedek" (7:15).
Heb 7:1 ff presents difficulties. Where did the author get the
Genesis would rather lead to the inference that Melchizedek was of one
blood with the children of Ham, among whom he lived, chief (like the
king od Sodom) of a settled Canaanitish tribe. The "order of
Melchizedek," in (Psalms 110:4) is explained to mean "manner" =
Melchizedek = "my king is Sedek"
1) king of Salem and priest of the Most High God to whom Abram paid
tithe after the battle he fought to free Lot; 'the order of
Melchizedek' the order of the priesthood to which Christ belongs
Melchizedek and Christ as type and antitype is made in the Epistle to
the Hebrews to consist in the following particulars: Each was a
priest, (1) not of the Levitical tribe; (2) superior to Abraham; (3)
Melchizedek is held to be higher than that of Aaron, for the
superiority of Melchizedek was acknowledged by Abraham (a) when he
paid tithes to Melchizedek and (b) when he was blessed by Melchizedek,
for "the less is blessed of the better
Melchizedek is identical with Abd-Khiba; possibly the reference to the
former as being "without father," etc., is not to be explained as
above. But why should Melchizedek, and he alone, of all the Old
Testament characters be thought of in this way?
Melchizedek was then thought of as "having neither beginning of days"
= "without father, without mother, without genealogy," and again as
not having "end of life" = "abideth a priest continually." Hence, he
of Melchizedek, a king in pre-Israelitish times, who was also priest
to 'El `Elyon. This is the origin of Gen 14:18 ff, where 'El `Elyon is
identified with Yahweh. (2) Ps 110 makes use of this tradition and the
Psalmist's king is regarded as Melchizedek's successor. (3) The
The thought of a priest after the order of Melchizedek is taken up by
the author of Hebrews. He wanted to prove the claim of Christ to be
called priest. It was impossible, even had he so wished, to consider
Edgar Cayce believed and taught that Melchizedek was one of the Lives
of the Master and explains his theory in a book of that title. Cayce
believed Melchizedek was an earlier incarnation of Jesus who came to
introduce the Eucharist of bread and wine. Personally, I am not
In the Hebrew Bible Melchizedek is called the High Priest of El Elyon,
YHVH, the Most High One.
Our Order of Melchizedek, founded in 1996, attempts to accurately
reconstruct the priestly system, rites and practices of this pre-Old
Testament order
Melchizedek is mentioned again in the New Testament book of Hebrews as
the oldest priest of a higher order, more ancient and direct from God,
than the Children of Israel (Levite) priesthood. In the Book of
Melchizedek was the first priest mentioned in the Bible. (Genesis
14:18-20) Melchizedek pre-dates the Levite priesthood-Levi wasn't
even born yet. Melchizedek is a mysterious dude who shows up and gives
communion/mass to Abraham. Bread and wine. He's the first one to make
Premise: Is Melchizedek who was not a human being according to the
Bible, a symbolic representation of the dark matter life force which
has come to earth. Is the tithing or 10% a symbol of the meditative
This Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, met
Abraham as he returned from his defeat of the kings and blessed him,
And Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. His name
(Melchizedek) first means righteous king, and he was also king of
'Melchizedek is an enormously exalted divine being, to whom are
applied names that are generally reserved for God alone, the Hebrew
names el and elohim. In the author's citation of Isaiah 61:2, which
'…Melchizedek is king of what Salem (or Shalom) means in Hebrew: he's
king of peace in the sense of integration, wholeness. He's the 'royal
man,' one who's conquered and unified his upper and lower natures,
becoming perfect. Such men are called kings
about Melchizedek along Christian theological lines is in keeping with
the practice of other New Testament writers. The writer's main drive
is to show newly acquired Christians that they were correct in
choosing Christianity over Judaism.
Abraham they gave tithes to Melchizedek and received his blessing.
Like Melchizedek, Jesus is not of priestly descent but is described by
the Pauline philosophy as 'a priest of the order of Melchizedek'
(Hebrews 7:11-19).'
- Paul William Roberts, Journey of the Magi (1995) p
defeated the four kings, Melchizedek met him and blessed him.
Hebrews 7:2 ...and Abraham gave him one tenth of all he had taken.
(The first meaning of Melchizedek's name is 'King of Righteousness';
If Melchizedek and Krishna were one and the same it would explain a
great deal about Hebrew history.
What does all of this have to do with Jesus?
Certain Christian denominations use the story of Melchizedek as proof
in the body of his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met him.
Hebrews 7:11 ...It was on the basis of the levitical priesthood that
the Law was given to the people of Israel. Now, if the work of the
light: Melchizedek, who was considered an elohim (literally, 'a god').
The Son of Man was even said in the Similitudes to have been created
before time(lEn 48:3).'
- Paolo Sacchi, 'Recovering Jesus' Formative Background' in Jesus and
likeness) of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest, Who was made,
not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an
endless life... The Lord swore and will not repent, ‘Thou (Christ) art
a priest forever after the Order of Melchizedek.'' (Hebrews.
Melchizedek 'King of Salem and Priest of God Most High', met with him
in the Valley of Shaveh, brought him bread and wine and blessed him,
to whom also Abram apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils.
Melchizedek blessed Abram who in turn takes an oath to this god, the
'Lord God Most High' and shortly thereafter makes a covenant with this
God. Melchizedek's priesthood is given to David, the second King of
Israel and later Jesus is also claimed to be of this priesthood
Melchizedek is not so much a name as it is a title or designation. The
term is a transliteration of two Hebrew words, melek and tsedeq. In
Hebrew the word melek means ‘king' and tsedeq means ‘righteousness'.
Melchizedek is the first Priest/King mentioned in the Bible in the Old
Testament. He is from the city of Salem that later becomes Jerusalem (if
scholars are referring to the correct ‘Salem'). There is no mention of
Melchizedek it seems is a very important personage of the time, but
who is he?
As stated above he is a Priest of the God Most High and since Abram
also swears an oath to this 'God' one can safely assume that
Melchizedek takes on a whole new personality and meaning in the New
Testament. The priesthood of Melchizedek is now an 'order forever'.
Melchizedek was made priest without an oath and his priesthood can
only if the true historical identity of Melchizedek is Krishna!
Some Quotes from some source references follow:
2 Enoch for reconstruction of beliefs in antiquity. We find two
versions of a strange story of Melchizedek in the manuscripts of this
work
point to Melchizedek, is basically saying that Melchizedek was Jesus
in an earlier incarnation!
The step-by-step comparison of Jesus to Melchizedek brings to mind the
Hindu contention that Jesus as described in the Bible is a very
similar figure to Krishna
remarkably, Melchizedek is said to atone for the sins of the righteous
and to execute judgment upon the wicked - actions usually associated
with God himself. By the power of Melchizedek, dominion on earth shall
pass from Satan...to the righteous Sons of Light.'
The closest we can come to the title/name Melchizedek in India is the
name Melik-Sadaksina a Kassite who was said to be a great Indian King
and spiritual giant. He and Brahma (Abram) are associated with the
founding of the Hindu religion in India!
The next allusion to Melchizedek is in Psalm 110:4 which names David
as a Priest after the order or (Way) of Melchizedek. It is interesting
to wonder why is it important for David to be in this order.
to employing Melchizedek (whose name means 'my Lord is justice') in an
attack on Jewish priesthood and the Law. A prophetic figure of Christ,
Melchizedek has 'no father, mother, or ancestry' according to this
epistle. Therefore he's outside time, like a Son of God, exercising an
We contend that Melchizedek was indeed a superior to Abram and his
blessing and Abram's oath to the 'Lord God Most High' was the catalyst
that later set the stage for Abram's covenant with God.
· Melchizedek is relatively unknown so
it was easy to use this figure.
· Jesus is traced back to the line of
David and since David was of the Way or Order of Melchizedek so too is
Jesus.
appeared on earth, confirmed all that Melchizedek had taught
concerning the Paradise Father.
Bible References
093:4 THE SALEM RELIGION
Audio Version
93:4.1 The ceremonies of the Salem worship were very simple. Every
believed Melchizedek, " and it was counted to him for righteousness. "
And then Melchizedek told Abraham the story of the future occupation
of Canaan by his offspring after their sojourn in Egypt.
93:6.4 This covenant of Melchizedek with Abraham represents the great
Father Melchizedek and had been informed that his emergency bestowal
had received the approval of the chief executive of Nebadon, Gabriel
of Salvington.
93:10.3 Machiventa Melchizedek continued to take a great interest in
Father Melchizedek for help but only received word that they should
continue to uphold truth in the manner of their own election " until
the arrival of a bestowal Son, " who " would rescue the planetary
titles from forfeiture and uncertainty. "
93:1
Melchizedek restrained Abraham, who was fired with a zeal to go forth
and round up the neighboring tribes with the sword that they might
thus more quickly be brought to a knowledge of the Salem truths.
93:5.11 Melchizedek maintained peaceful relations with all the
Melchizedek was consummated near what was to become the city of Salem,
in Palestine. The entire transaction of the materialization of this
Melchizedek Son was completed by the planetary receivers with the
co-operation of the Life Carriers, certain of the Master Physical
Melchizedek well knew how difficult it is to suddenly uproot
long-established customs and accordingly had wisely offered these
people the substitute of a sacrament of bread and wine for the older
sacrifice of flesh and blood
Melchizedek, the onetime sage of Salem, was invisibly present on
Urantia for a period of one hundred years, acting as resident governor
general of the planet; and if the present system of directing
planetary affairs should continue, he will be due to return in the
mission of Melchizedek, for it is written: " This Melchizedek, priest
of the Most High, was also king of peace; without father, without
mother, without pedigree, having neither beginning of days nor end of
life but made like a Son of God, he abides a priest continually
of Uversa, strongly suggest that this bestowal Melchizedek is destined
to take the place of the fallen Planetary Prince, Caligastia. If our
conjectures in this respect are correct, it is altogether possible
that Machiventa Melchizedek may again appear in person on Urantia and
reconciliation between Abraham and Melchizedek was complete. Abraham
again assumed the civil and military leadership of the Salem colony,
which at its height carried over one hundred thousand regular tithe
payers on the rolls of the Melchizedek brotherhood. Abraham greatly
seen Melchizedek, was lukewarm and persuaded them to tarry at Haran.
And it was a long time after they arrived in Palestine before they
were willing to destroy all of the household gods they had brought
the incarnation of Melchizedek there were many families on earth just
as well prepared to receive the doctrine of Salem as was that of
Abraham. There were equally endowed families among the red men, the
The original Melchizedek gospel had been almost wholly absorbed in the
beliefs in the Great Mother, the Sun, and other ancient cults.
93:7.4 You who today enjoy the advantages of the art of printing
little understand how difficult it was to perpetuate truth during
Melchizedek is mainly discussed in the Book of Hebrews. This is a
theological work, written for Jews ("Hebrews"). It uses the Jewish
method of argument, not the Greek, which we are more familiar with. In
Jewish argument, allusion and analogy are important
Melchizedek" is not a priestly order like "the order of St. Ignatius"
(the Jesuits). A better English translation would be "after the
disposition of Melchizedek" or "after the arrangement of Melchizedek."
In other words, whatever things (real or imagined) made Melchizedek a
So how does this apply to Melchizedek? Melchizedek is a shadowy figure
in the Book of Genesis. Since the Book of Genesis does not mention his
father, or his mother, or his children, or his birth or death, Jewish
This monograph seeks to answer the question why Melchizedek, who is a
minor figure in the Old Testament, is selected by the author of the
Epistle to the Hebrews to represent the priesthood of... Tags:
melchizedek, old testament
3
Also, in Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, Melchizedek is
described as "a man of faith, who wrought righteousness; and when a
child he feared God, and stopped the mouths of lions." Because of his
fear of God, Melchizedek was "ordained a high priest." The Translation
In the Dead Sea documents, Melchizedek is an angel who stands in
judgment over the other angels and in time to come he will rescue the
Children of Light from Belial. Scholars have suggested that this
sees Jesus as the successor of Melchizedek, whose priesthood is to
replace the priesthood of the descendants of Aaron.
Concordance
Gen 14:18. Ps 110:4. Heb 5:6, 10; 6:20; 7:1, 10-11, 15, 17, 21
-
Columbia Encyclopedia: Melchizedek
addition, when the Bible compares Christ to Melchizedek, it says he
was made like the Son of God. It does not say Melchizedek was the Son
of God, but simply like in the sense that Melchizedek was a type of
Christ as he was both priest and king
AnswerMelchizedek was simply a human being who happened to be both the
king and priest of the city of Jerusalem in the days of Abraham. The
point of Hebrews is not that he did not have a father and mother, but
Melchizedek is a type of Jesus, which makes sense if they are of the
same order.
AnswerIt is certainly true that Melchizedek is a type of Messiah in
light of Hebrews 7
the Melchizedekian priesthood, ancestry was not relevant as with the
Aaronic priesthood. To be an Aaronic priest, one had to show descent
from Aaron. But the Melchizedekian priesthood was by divine
appointment only, and, therefore, ancestry was not necessary. That is
As the King of Righteousness, Melchizedek was the image of God's
Spirit, see Colossians 1:15 and Hebrews 1:3.
Without Father
Malachi said that the Sun of Righteousness would arise with healing in
His wings (Malachi 4:2)
However, Melchizedek was willing to relinquish His immortality (John
10:18) so that He could become not only the King of Righteousness, but
also the Lamb of God. Jesus succinctly put it this way,
"Before Abraham was, I Am" (John 8:58).
In Hebrews 7:3, Paul says that Melchizedek was without father or
mother, i.e. He had no parents. Paul's statement should be taken
literally because he was, in fact, emphasizing the deity of
Melchizedek.
Every human, including Adam, has had a father (Luke 3:38)
jurisdiction, whoever Melchizedek was, he had to be preeminent in
righteousness. He had to be the "king" of righteousness.
What is Righteousness?
In Psalm 119:172, David equates the keeping of God's commandments with
righteousness
Melchizedek is not so much a name as it is a title or designation of
honor. It is a position or office that has to be filled by a worthy
candidate. The term is a transliteration of two Hebrew words, melek
and tsedeq
Melchizedek, who had been the King of Righteousness, became the Son of
God and the fulfillment of the scepter promise of Genesis 49:10.
God Has Anointed You
Every priest taken from among men is ordained to serve on behalf of
Since "Melchizedek" was the epitome of righteousness, and no human
including Noah, Daniel, and Job is inherently righteous, it is evident
that the King of Righteousness could not have been human. Had He been
10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of
his ancestor.
HEB 7:11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical
priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people),
5) in the church held the false view that Melchizedek was the Son of
God.
Bullock further states that Ambrose was included among them.
Dean Henry Alford writes concerning Jerome: Marcus Eremite (about
Abraham would have recognized Melchizedek as God the Son had he been
so.
Each time God the Son appears to Abraham, the Scriptures are very
careful to declare the true identity of the appearance.
Certainly, it makes one wonder why Melchizedek, if he were actually an
appearance of God the Son, did not tell Abraham these words in Genesis
14 when he appeared to him. Is God absent-minded? Certainly not!
clearly reveal that the Melchizedek of Gene- sis 14 was not an actual
appearance of Jesus Christ in human form.
HIS IDENTITY REVEALED: REVEALED IN HEBREWS 7
Since the New Testament supplements or completes the Old Testament, a
HEB 7:1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most
High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and
blessed him,
2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means
However, it can be observed from other sources that Melchizedek was
regarded by the early church to be a mere type of Christ and not a
theophany. Alford states further that Ambrose, who apparently at first
held the view that Melchizedek was a theophany, later Sexpressly
Melchizedek as a Canaanite priest is impossible because the Jebusites
were idolators who worshiped Canaanite gods. Melchizedek could not
have worshiped a heathen god because of the titles he used for the
true God. Most High God separates the true God from the weak Canaanite
MELCHIZEDEK IS A TYPE OF CHRIST OR CHRIST HIMSELF IN A PREINCARNATE
APPEARANCE TO ABRAHAM
99999999999
I was reading your article on Melchizedek and I disagreed with your
conclusion that he was Jesus Christ preincarnate
Melchizedek is said to be without father, without mother. Without
genealogy simply means that Melchizedeks genealogy is not given.
Sixth, Melchizedek did have a father and a mother because verse four
says that he was a man
Melchizedek ruled and in which he served as a perpetual priest, was
actually a spiritual city. Abraham was visited by God in the person of
the Son.
The second proposal identifies Melchizedek as a historical man who was
an actual type of Christ
Melchizedek was a theophany of the preincarnate Christ. Carver writes:
This is based on the belief that Hebrews 7:3 teaches that Melchizedek
did not have human parents, that he came to earth without fleshly
Melchizekek except for the actions which indicated Melchizedek was
King of Salem who was a priest of God Most High. Scripture here does
not indicate Who he is either except to say that he is king of Salem
order of Melchizedek if He were Melchizedek?
The third thing to notice is the word order of king and Priest in
Hebrews 7:1. Melchizedek is King-Priest, whereas the chronological
order for Christ is Priest-King
past, that hold the view that Melchizedek was a Christophany of the
preincarnate Christ. The author has also experienced this difficulty.
However, the teaching can be traced by observing the few sources that
are available.
William T. Bullock points out: Epiphanius says some (Haer. IXVII
says that â¬Sit would be foolish to say Melchizedek was made like
Christ, if indeed he were Christ.
Fifth, the argument that Melchizedek had no genealogy is denied in the
context of Scripture. Verse six clearly declares that Melchizedek did
The early Congregation instead believed that Melchizedek was simply a
type of Christ.
But beyond this, I would like to post an article from another writer.
HIS IDENTITY REVEALED: REVEALED IN GENESIS 14
The fourth proposal identifying Melchizedek as Shem is impossible
because Abrahams birth probably came about 1,200 years after the
Flood. According to this, Shem would have been dead approximately 800
years before the birth of Abraham. Shem himself would have to have
The third proposal is that Melchizedek was a Canaanite priest who
worshiped a Canaanite god. Carver observes: This is based on the
belief that the ancient site of Jerusalem was occupied in Abrahams day
by the Jebusites, a tribe of the Canaanites. Since Melchizedek came
Thus, Melchizedek was not a Christophany. All the evidence points to
the fact that he was a mere man who was a perfect type of the Lord
Jesus Christ in His priesthood. Carver writes: We conclude that
Verse 3 in the Greek stipulates that Melchizedek is without father,
without mother, without genealogy, neither beginning of days nor of
end of life, like the Son of God remains a priest forever:
(Greek/English Interlinear (tr) NT) Hebrews 7:3 apatwr {WITHOUT
which prove that Melchizedek was not a preincarnate appearance of
Christ in human form.
Preceding the short description of Melchizedek in Hebrews seven, there
is a brief introduction to the mysterious person in the last four
(The first meaning of Melchizedek's name is "King of
Righteousness"; and because he was king of Salem, his name also
means "King of Peace.") 3 There is no record of Melchizedek's
Heb 7:1-12 (TEV) This Melchizedek was king of Salem and a priest
of the Most High God. As Abraham was coming back from the battle
in which he defeated the four kings, Melchizedek met him and
his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met him. 11 It was on the
basis of the levitical priesthood that the Law was given to the
people of Israel. Now, if the work of the levitical priests had
Melchizedek the tenth was collected by one who lives, as the
scripture says. 9 And, so to speak, when Abraham paid the tenth,
Levi (whose descendants collect the tenth) also paid it. 10 For
but there Melchizedek received them, of whom it is witnessed that
Melchizedek lives."
To make sure we are really getting the full impact of what is being
said here, let's look at a few other translations.
Christ and that Melchizedek is a type of Christ. I think you can sense
that in the Moffat translation. This teaching assumes that the author
is talking of Christ when he says "he lives".
could not come after the order of Melchizedek if Melchizedek was just
a man. In fact if Melchizedek was any other but Christ, he could not
be succeeded by Christ because Christ is preceded by no one.
(Heb 7:12) For the priesthood being changed, there is made of
Keep in mind that Melchizedek is the subject of this discourse in
verses 1- 13. If Melchizedek is the subject, then it is Melchizedek
who is being spoken of. So let us supply the proper noun in place of
Melchizedek before the Christian Era and that He still is Melchizedek,
which means the King Of Righteousness. Jesus is the King of
Righteousness and the Hebrew word for the King of Righteousness is
malkiy-tsedeq or Melchizedek. So calling Jesus the Christ by the name
Melchizedek offers no contradiction
Melchizedek is called by the same names as the Messiah. The Messiah is
a King of Righteousness and a King of Peace.
Melchizedek brought bread and wine with him. They are the elements of
Holy Communion
Melchizedek was not one of the Levites nor were the children of
Abraham his brethren, but he collected the tithe from Abraham.
(Heb 7:7) And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the
better.
Melchizedek was so great that he was able to collect a tithe from
Abraham. By law, the Levites were to collect the tithe from their
brethren, the descendants of Abraham.
that Melchizedek lives on."
Young's Literal Translation:
"and here, indeed, men who die do receive tithes, and there , who
is testified to that he was living,"
Moffat:
us that Melchizedek was without mother, father, birth or death.
Melchizedek was made like the Son of God! Melchizedek, like the Son of
God, was a priest in perpetuity!
(Heb 7:4-5) Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the
Who was Melchizedek? The Bible has only a few words to say about him.
We will study each occurrence of his name in the Bible, and discover
who he really was and why he is important.
Rabbi Eleazar said that Melchizedek's school was one of three places
where the Holy Spirit manifested itself. (B. Talmud Makkot 23b.)
The Rabbis taught that Melchizedek acted as a priest and handed down
Adam's robes to Abraham. (Numbers Rabbah 4:8.)
presentation of the figure of Melchizedek is a case in point: he
is not only the ancient "priest of God Most High" known to us from
the Bible, but he also returns as an eschatological "high-priest"
and "holy warrior
Pearson writes: "The tractate Melchizedek was written originally in
Greek, probably in Egypt. A third-century date is likely, though it
could be earlier (or later)."
-
Alphabetical List - Chronological List - Return to Top of Page
(Melchizedek as Heavenly Savior Figure in the Newly Found
Eschatalogical Midrash From Qumran Cave 11), Oudtestamentische
Studien, Deel XIV, E.J. Brill, 1965.
Vermes, Geza, The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English, Harmondsworth,
UK: Penguin Books, 1997.
10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met
him.
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 Melchizedek, and
against The Urantia Book has shown that, even though Melchizedek was
practically purged from the Old Testament for whatever reason, that
Melchizedek’s personality and consideration as a God, was alive in
oral tradition until it was collected by the writer of this fragment
also see that Melchizedek’s priesthood is superior to that of the
“descendants of Levi” (Heb. 7:5), thus foreshadowing the priesthood of
the Son of God.
It is also puzzling that in more than five centuries, from Psalm 110:4
boy is named Melchizedek by Noah and his brother Nir, whose wife had
been posthumously delivered. In a night vision Nir is told of the
impending flood; he is also informed that the archangel Michael
will bring Melchizedek to paradise, thus enabling him to escape the
flood waters
early Christians and Jews believed that Melchizedek was a previous
reincarnation of Jesus the Messiah; on the Dead Sea Scrolls,
discovered two years later which revealed the Messiah to be a
reincarnation of Melchizedek: the Essenes believed in the doctrine of
earth, confirmed all that Melchizedek had taught concerning the
Paradise Father. (p.1017 - §2)
But also, to return to the initial consideration about Melchizedek and
interfaith which propelled this paper, and knowing, according The
eschatological misdrah about Melchizedek was found in February 1956.
The Dead Sea Scrolls were authored by a monastic group known as the
Essenes. The Essenes were an apocalyptic Jewish sect who withdrew from
society and established a monastery on the shores of the Dead Sea
In short, among other attributes, Melchizedek is called a “heavenly
deliverer,” a “divine or celestial being” who “execute(s) judgment
upon the wicked’s actions,” who “presides over the final judgment of
his demonic counterpart,” who is the Archangel of Michael or even
Michael himself
In the midst of polytheism, Melchizedek came to teach the doctrine of
one God,
Melchizedek taught his followers all they had capacity to receive and
assimilate. Even many modern religious ideas about heaven and earth,
In the Second Book of Jeu, “Zorokothora Melchizedek” is a heavenly
priest who presides over a heavenly baptism. No trace of Hebrew is
found in this text.
The most developed levels of speculation on Melchizedek, also lacking
In these quotes, Melchizedek is described as more than human. He is
interpreted as a type of “high priest” “for ever” (Heb 5:6,10) of the
New Covenant, Jesus Christ. In Hebrews 7:3, which has become the basis
In this Psalm we understand that Melchizedek is a priest, not from the
tribe of Levi (the tribe of priests), but from a more ancient order of
reality, a special category, under divine appointment.
But there is nothing in these Old Testament texts to suggest that
incarnation of Melchizedek there were many families on earth just as
well prepared to receive the doctrine of Salem as was that of Abraham.
There were equally endowed families among the red men, the yellow men,
Melchizedek appears as an eschatological saviour who has a heritage.
His mission is to bring back at the end of days the exiles to announce
to them their liberation and the expiation of their sins. The fragment
here takes up in part Is
Melchizedek is helped by the celestial armies in his struggle against
Belial and his angels.
There are other references by scholars on the Melchizedek priesthood
in the Dead Sea Scrolls:
Melchizedek is portrayed as Michael himself or even the Archangel of
Michael. This is probably due to the fact that the information about
Melchizedek was transmitted through oral tradition having been cut off
Melchizedek remained all but silent as to the status of Lucifer and
the state of affairs on Jerusem. Lanaforge, the System Sovereign, had
little to do with Urantia until after the completion of Michael’s
bestowal
Melchizedek was “made like the Son of God” (7:3). He does not say he
was the Son of God.
Reincarnationists also base their beliefs on Christian Gnostic
scriptures discovered in 1945 which affirm Melchizedek and Jesus to be
Melchizedek) , who will return them to what is rightfully theirs. He
will proclaim to them the Jubilee, thereby releasing them from the
debt of all their sins. He shall proclaim this decree in the first
week of the jubilee period that follows nine jubilee periods.
Melchizedek, it is not difficult to understand why nowadays all
religions have the concept of oneness at their core and why
theologians have to redefine their complex framework about the concept
of revelation.
APPENDIX:
Melchizedek, king of Salem, was the priest of the Most High.”
Melchizedek revealed the relations of this Most High observer to
Abraham when he said, “And blessed be the Most High, who has delivered
your enemies into your hand.” (p. 491 - §13)
Melchizedek’s decision to terminate his sojourn in the flesh was
influenced by numerous conditions, chief of which was the growing
tendency of the surrounding tribes, and even of his immediate
associates, to regard him as a demigod, to look upon him as a
of Melchizedek, for it is written: “This Melchizedek, priest of the
Most High, was also king of peace; without father, without mother,
without pedigree, having neither beginning of days nor end of life but
made like a Son of God, he abides a priest continually.”
pre-Christian Jewish speculation on Melchizedek that it has had
many interpretations. Let us examine some of them to get a better
picture of what this fragmentary Hebrew text says. Thus, according to
Kobelski (1981: pp. 5-23), Melchizedek is featured as a heavenly
read that Melchizedek was “made like unto the Son of God” or “like the
Son of God” “forever” or “continually” as other versions of this same
passage state:
3 We are not told that he had a father or mother or ancestors or
served with Machiventa Melchizedek in the days of Abraham and had
engaged in tremendous exploits both previous to this indwelling and
between these bestowal experiences. (p.1200 - §4)
SOME CONCLUSIONS
I believe that our analysis of the 11QMech fragment (1956/1965),
terms, Melchizedek was “the preincarnate manifestation” of the
Messiah.
From what we have in the Qumran documents we can easily conclude, as
UB confirms, that Melchizedek was far more prominent than we had
Tertullian says that Melchizedek is a “celestial virtue of great grace
who does for heavenly angels and virtues what Christ does for man”;
once in the Babylonian Talmud, he is pictured as the judge of the last
days (Sukkah 52b)
that in 11QMelch “Michael, Melchizedek, and the Prince of Light were
three names for the same figure.” (p. 176).
S. Van Der Woude (1965) discusses the heavenly Melchizedek and his
prominent place, as well as the close ties with The Archangel
Michael
The belief that Melchizedek was, as we have seen, the Messiah was a
strongly held conviction among the Qumran community, as well as among
some other Jewish and Gnostic sects in the first century A.D. This
seemingly becomes apparent in 11QMelch regarding the coming of
Melchizedek as the Messiah
the LORD’s favor”) the name Melchizedek is substituted for YHVH, the
name of Israel’s God. Also, Melchizedek is said to atone for the sins
of the righteous and to execute judgment usually associated with God
himself upon the wicked’s actions . The author also quotes Psalm 82:1
The members of the family of Katro, with whom Melchizedek lived for
more than thirty years, knew many of these higher truths and long
perpetuated them in their family, even to the days of their
illustrious descendant Moses, who thus had a compelling tradition of
The teaching of Melchizedek was full and replete, but the records of
these days seemed impossible and fantastic to the later Hebrew
priests, although many had some understanding of these transactions,
The UB also mentions Jebus and gives other names Melchizedek was
known for: “Within a few years Melchizedek had gathered around himself
a group of pupils, disciples, and believers who formed the nucleus of
the later community of Salem. He was soon known throughout Palestine
these ideas further: Melchizedek is a heavenly being who seals the
saved souls upon their entry into the realm of light.
The church fathers attest to several heterodox ideas associated with
Melchizedek. Hippolytus of Rome (Refutatio 7.35-36) and Epiphanius of
This incarnated Melchizedek received a Thought Adjuster, who indwelt
his superhuman personality as the monitor of time and the mentor of
the flesh, thus gaining that experience and practical introduction to
Urantian problems and to the technique of indwelling an incarnated Son
Yet the NT says Melchizedek was like the Son of God; it does not say
he was the Son of God. Also the author of Hebrews adamantly
distinguishes the two priests: Yeshua -not Melchizedek- is the one
“Melchizedek” is quoted twice in the Old Testament and nine times –all
of them in Hebrews— in the New Testament.
In fact, 11QMelch reveals fragmentary material about Melchizedek and
his relationship with other superhuman personalities unknown at that
"MELCHIZEDEK IS SUBSTITUTED EVEN FOR THE MOST HOLY
NAME OF ISRAEL'S GOD, YAHWEH. YET MORE REMARKABLY,
MELCHIZEDEK IS SAID TO ATONE FOR THE SINS OF THE RIGHTEOUS
Melchizedek is
not now alive on the earth, because he died millennia ago.
yet,
none of these events were recorded of his life.
the significance of Melchizedek is FIGURATIVE OR
SYMBOLIC. clearly, _CHRISTIANS_ believe that Melchizedek
was born of human parents, lived a pious life, and
eventually died.
For our author Melchizedek is an enormously
exalted divine being, to whom are applied
names that are generally reserved for God
alone, the hebrew names El and Elohim.
for our author MELCHIZEDEK is an enormously EXALTED DIVINE
Being,
to whom ARE APPLIED NAMES that are generally RESERVED FOR GOD
ALONE, THE HEBREW NAMES EL AND ELOHIM. in the author's
the Lord's favor,,, "Melchizedek is substituted even for the
most holy
name of israel's God, Yahweh. yet more remarkably, Melchizedek
is said to atone for the sins of the righteous and to execute
* Melchizedek is also Adonizedek.
2. Michelzedek as Shem
3. Michelzedek as Jesus and the Archangel Michael
4. Dead Sea Scroll references to Melchizedek
5
14:18 says Melchizedek was Shem son of Noah, the king of
Yerushalem.
Shem is generally regarded as the eldest son of Noah, though some
traditions regard him as the second son. He is mentioned in Genesis
that very same thing which Melchizedek had offered, that is, bread
and wine, to wit, His body and blood? Catholic encyclopedia :
CAECILIUS, ON THE SACRAMENT OF THE CUP OF THE LORD.
The Slavonic Book of Enoch , attests to early Jewish
addition, Zorokothora Melchizedek has conflicts with the archons, who
destroy as many souls as they are able to. He also struggles with the
goddess The Goddess Hekate , archon of the underworld, who holds as
ancient origins states that the Melchizedek priesthood is superior to
the priesthood of Aaron / Moses.
The term Melchizedek Priesthood or order of Melchizedek is used in
Masonry as well as Witchcraft and Mormonism. In Masonry, men are
belonged to the Melchizedek lodges were said to be members of the
'Order of Melchizedek'." - William Bramley, The Gods of Eden
The Ancient Mysteries of Melchizedek
The family of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church, also
In the Book of Mormon Melchizedek is referred to as "the prince of
peace".
Alma 13:18 But Melchizedek having exercised mighty faith, and
received the office of the high priesthood according to the holy
Melchizedek a tithe of the bounty that had taken in battle.
Genesis Chapter 14 11 The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and
Gomorrah and all their food; then they went away. 12 They also carried
Melchizedek by Noah and his brother Nir, whose wife had been
posthumously delivered. In a nocturnal vision Nir is told of the
coming flood, and informed that the archangel Michael will bring
Melchizedek to paradise, thus enabling him to escape the flood waters.
Melchizedek Document found among the Dead Sea Scrolls indicate that
Melchizedek and Michael were one and the same." Bloodline of the Holy
Grail: The Hidden Lineage of Jesus Revealed
.....that he offered wine and bread; that he blessed Abraham. For
Melchizedek has three different earthly manifestations: born before
the Flood, serving in the postdiluvian age as a great priest, and
functioning in the end-time as a messianic priest (cf. Gruenewald, pp.
90-92; Delcor, pp. 127-30).
Melchizedek in this collection is now a Principal Angel enacting an
Intervention Pattern, with traces of the Celestial High Priest and
Divine Warrior, as is similar to the Archangel Michael. He is a
heavenly being whose job is to gather " purified light motes"
Melchizedek is Adonizedek, and Adonizedek is the Lord or King of
Righteousness, and we still don't know who Melchizedek is other than
the King of Salem / King of Righteousness, Peace and Justice.
-
that there was "a great power - Melchizedek who was greater than
Christ."
"It is of importance to note that the X sign, which became so hated by
the Roman Church, was identified with the archangel Michael
(Melchizedek) onwards from Old Testament times
The Melchizedek priesthood is an order within the Mormon church. At
the age of twelve young Mormon males are made deacons in the "Aaronite
priesthood" {which is considered inferior to the Melchizedek
priesthood}, later graduating at the age of 18 to the "Melchizedek
The word melchizedek is most likely derived from a combination of the
Hebrew words melchi {or meleck} which means King .
Zedek translates to righteousness or Justice. and was a common
Trans-cultural word of the ancient Middle East. For instance In
be clear that Melchizedek was a natural man.
In other words, Melchizedek had a father and a mother, but we do not
have a recorded genealogy that includes his father or his mother. In
chapter was to show how much greater Melchizedek was when compared to
Abraham, and then using that as a springboard to show how much greater
Yeshua is when compared to Melchizedek.
Therefore, it is erroneous to use Hebrews 7:12 to teach that the
discussed Melchizedek in order to show how great he was (Hebrews 7:4).
He then used this argument to show how much greater Yeshua must be.
This is the key to understanding Hebrews 7. It is an example of a
typical Pharisaic method of argumentation called the kal v'chomer or
Does the book of Hebrews teach that Melchizedek was the one who later
became Yeshua? Does the book of Hebrews teach that Elohim transferred
the holy tithe (Leviticus 27:30) from the Levitical priesthood to the
Melchizedek priesthood? Further, does the book of Hebrews teach that
Either Melchizedek is a supernatural being without a father or mother,
or he was a natural man without a recorded genealogy in the
scriptures. Either way, he was like Elohim's son. He was not Elohim's
son
he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him'
(Hebrews 7:6-10).
The point of Paul's argument was that Melchizedek was greater than
even Abraham, the father of us all (Romans 4:16)! Certainly, the
intended audience of this epistle would have been very startled to
is Yeshua a 'Royal Priest'? And, if Melchizedek was a priest of El
Elyon, then how much more is Yeshua a Priest of El Elyon? If
Melchizedek's name means 'King of Righteousness,' then how much more
is Yeshua, the real 'King of Righteousness'? If Melchizedek was the
Melchizedek received tithes of all from Abraham, then how much more
should Yeshua receive tithes of all from us?
Hebrews 7:3
Continuing on in Hebrews 7:3: 'Without father, without mother, without
Melchizedek was a king and a priest, or in other words, a 'royal
priest.' Melchizedek was also a priest of YHVH, 'El Elyon' (Genesis
14:18). Both of these points are important to Paul's argument. In
The Melchizedek priesthood with Yeshua as the High Priest is now more
important than the Levitical priesthood with Aaron as the High Priest.
As a result, there has to be a transformation or rearranging of some
of the parts of the Torah."
The Melchizedek priesthood, the order in which Yeshua is the High
Priest, does not supersede or eliminate the Levitical priesthood. In
fact, each priesthood is eternal and each priesthood has its purpose.
The Levitical priesthood operates on the physical plane, i.e. the
Melchizedek is mentioned in Psalm 110 in connection with the
ordination of a high priest by a king of Jerusalem in the line of
David: ""The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest
forever after the order of Melchizedek
this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met
Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; To
whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by
interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of
All of this to point out that Melchizedek or Christ is the 90% of the
universe which requires your 10% to be complete.
So we tithe to Melchizedek or Christ when we give ourselves in
meditation.
And Melchizedek is the God force that has now come to this earth
bringing the gift of new life.
I now want to show you something from Stedmans Medical dictionary.
If the chi of Melchizedek is the life force and it is chromosome 22.
Somehow somewhere someone named it Christ Church.
Life from another world has descended upon us to bring us good news of
great joy.
Melchizedek actually is a person that did not physically exist and
there is where we see the connection between cosmic and human
consciousness.
Curious that Melchizedek requires 10% be given to him (or it).
My proposition to you is that Melchizedek is a symbolic representation
of that dark matter making up 90% of the universe.
That is why he requires the 10% from us.
Also since this dark matter has now been seen in the winds of the
Now the King of Peace, Melchizedek has come to the earth.
At the same time we have begun to understand the human genome, and
healing is coming on the wings of the wind.
Quintessence or Pentecost has arrived and it has been seen blowing in
So if Melchizedek is the dark energy that controls the universe and
Abraham is the electronic current flowing through the universe and
within each living thing to allow existence.
What happens when the two come together as they did in our Bible myth
So then Melchizedek is a form of Christ and vice versa
. Both bringing bread and wine.
There are those who have written for years that Melchizedek was
actually Christ.
Not a physical person.
This is not Melchizedek because as you can see Melchi here had a
father named Janna and Melchizedek had no father.
The point being that Jesus is connected to Melchizedek through his
relationship to Melchi which is the dark matter in the milky way via
death to take "Melchizedek, the son of Canaan, whom God had chosen
from all generations of men, and to stand by the dead body of Adam
after it had been brought from the ark to Jerusalem as the center of
the earth and fulfil the ministry before God
Melchizedek offered the bread and wine upon the altar they built near
the place where Adam's body was deposited, and then Shem departed,
leaving the pure lad in his garment of skins under the sole protection
of the angel, no one on earth knowing of his whereabouts until, at
in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him."
"Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical
priesthood, for under it the people received the law, what further
need would there have been for another priest to arise after the
priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, who has become a
priest, not according to a legal requirement concerning bodily
descent but by the power of an indestructible life. For it is
It is in the New Testament that Melchizedek's significance is made
clear:
"We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul , a hope that enters into the inner shrine
behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our
Jewish speculative tradition holds that Melchizedek was actually
Noah's son Shem who may have survived to that time, but Shem obviously
did have a recorded father, Noah, and a beginning of days since Shem's
age is mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures, or "Old" Testament (a
Melchizedek is mentioned only once more in the Old Testament when King
David refers to him, and the future earthly rule of the Messiah, in
the Psalms:
"A Psalm of David"
Melchizedek, meaning king of righteousness, was the "king of Salem,"
later known as Jerusalem, and "priest of God Most High" - at a time
prior to the establishment of the Levitical priesthood (see Levites).
Melchizedek is one of the most enigmatic people of Bible History, not
Melchizedek is “first” the King of righteousness and “after that”
the King of peace. This order of righteousness followed by peace
is found in numerous places in the scriptures. In Isaiah 32:17,
By themselves, these titles do not prove that Melchizedek was Christ.
However, they do show that his work matches closely the work of
Christ. But there is more—much more.
His eternity proves Melchizedek to be Jesus Christ.
Melchizedek Who was he?
=
Could you shed some light on who Melchisedec was?
The Bible tells us of Melchizedek in three primary passages: Genesis
14:17-20, Psalm 110:4, and Hebrews 7:1-28. He met Abraham returning
that Melchizedek was an appearance of Jesus Christ long before He was
born as a baby in the manger.
His titles fit the Son of God more than they fit a mere man.
1
Though many teachers use this as a proof that Melchizedek was not
Jesus Christ, it does the very opposite. It is a strong argument that
the two are the same.
An almost identical phrase is used one other time in scripture. It
tithe-receiver) paid tithes in Abraham proving that Melchizedek is the
better.
He must be Christ because of His unchangeable priesthood (Hebrews
7:11-15, 23-24).
This distinguishes Melchizedek from any earthly priesthood. The
Aaron, to be a Melchizedek priest was of a divine appointment. Christ
is a priest from the line of David which would certainly exclude him
from the Levitical order, since they could not be a priest being from
the tribe of Judah
if in the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest who has
come, not according to the law of the fleshly commandment, but
according to the power of an endless life." Here is the comparison of
the first that we know of, to the second, or another who is a
Most who believe Melchizedek was a theophany or an Christophany of
Christ use the scripture in Heb.7:3 to support their argument.
"Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of
days or end of life, made like the Son of god he remains a priest
the Melchizedek priest it states made like the Son of God not he is
the Son of God. What is stressed is some similarities paralleled in
ministry, but not in the nature of his being. So in this way he was a
type of Christ in his mediatorial office but not Christ himself. Also
the Melchizedekian order is superior. This new priesthood is based on
the promise 7:.20-21 and the one who can guarantee it as the mediator
of the New Covenant vs.22-28. This is a perfect priesthood continuing
aaronic priesthood, the Melchizedek Priesthood is conferred on those
who have qualified themselves and have been called by those in
authority.
Specific standards of worthiness to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood
include personal integrity, chastity, obedience to the divine laws of
After the Melchizedek Priesthood is conferred upon them, all
priesthood holders are ordained to an office within the priesthood,
usually elder. They may later be ordained to the office of high priest
or patriarch as their Church callings require. Those called to be
The Melchizedek Priesthood is the authority, responsibility, and power
to act in the name of Jesus Christ and to organize and direct part of
his work. Through the opportunities of this priesthood, men and women
The Melchizedek Priesthood "holds the right of presidency, and has
power and authority over all the offices in the church in all ages of
the world, to administer in spiritual things," and holds "keys of all
the spiritual blessings of the church" (Doctrine and Covenants 107:8,
18).
The Melchizedek Priesthood, also known as the "higher" priesthood, is
named after the ancient patriarch and high priest Melchizedek, to whom
Abraham paid tithes. Doctrine and Covenants 107:3-4 explains why the
priesthood is called after him:
(A) Both Melchizedek and Jesus were both associated with Abraham:
Melchizedek: "Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and
wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abraham, saying,
"Blessed be Abraham by God Most High, Creator of heaven and Earth."
(A) Melchizedek is the "anointed one":
Melchizedek: "You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by
anointing you with the oil of joy." (Heb. 1:9)
(A) Melchizedek's offering of bread and wine to Abraham is the first
incidence where bread and wine appear in the Scripture. Melchizedek
provided a priesthood which gave the symbols of bread and wine. Jesus
also provided a priesthood which gave the symbols of bread and wine.
(B) Melchizedek is the "King of Peace" and Jesus is the "Prince of
Peace". Who could be King of Peace over Jesus?
Identical Term of Priesthood: Eternal
(A) Melchizedek and Jesus are eternal priests.
(B) The Bible also states that Melchizedek was made in the image or
likeness of the Son of God. This could be taken as the image of the
son of God (the second in the trinity) or as the image of the begotten
(B) Why would Jesus be compared to Melchizedek if his status was not
equal to or greater than Jesus? He certainly would not be compared to
anyone lesser than himself. This suggests that both Melchizedek and
Jesus were of the same nature and of similar purpose and, therefore,
(C) Paul indicates the Priest(s) of order of Melchizedek were to last
forever and that the system of priests through the tribe of Levi would
eventually come to an end. These men were chosen by God for the
office. They would give sacrifice to God which symbolically atoned, or
early Christians and Jews believed that Melchizedek was a previous
reincarnation of Jesus the Messiah.
These long lost texts were discovered by an Arab peasant was digging
in the ground in search of fertilizer when he discovered large jars
for Gentile and Jew because the priesthood of Melchizedek was before
the Law was given. Melchizedek illustrates an eternal priesthood of
which the Jesus is the reality.
Identical Title: "King of Peace"
(A) Melchizedek and Jesus are the Kings of Peace.
from the Book of Hebrews that Melchizedek was not an ordinary man,
assuming he even was a man. A careful examination of the evidence
concerning the existence of Melchizedek reveals him to be a previous
reincarnation of Jesus. There are strong parallels between Melchizedek
Melchizedek but is reluctant to tell the uninitiated:
" was designated by God to be high priest in the order of
Melchizedek. We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain
because you are slow to learn
Melchizedek was prophesied to return again, as Jesus."
Dead Sea Scroll Discovery of 1947 Revealed the Messiah to be a
Reincarnation of Melchizedek
In 1947, scrolls from the Jewish Essenes were discovered which
Melchizedek: "He was priest of God Most High." (Gen 14:18)
Jesus: "And it is yet far more evident if, in the likeness of
Melchizedek, there arises another priest who has come." (Heb 7:15-16)
Melchizedek: "He was priest of God Most High." (Gen 14:18)
Messiah: "You are a priest forever according to the order of
Melchizedek." (Psalm 110:4)
Jesus: "You are a priest forever, in the order of
Melchizedek." (Heb. 5:6)
that Enoch and Melchizedek were the same spirit. Cayce also provided
the interesting revelation that the Dead Sea Essenes grew out of the
teachings of Melchizedek as propagated by prophets, such as Elijah,
Elisha, and Samuel. Cayce also identified Melchizedek as a previous
that, in the revelation which the priest Melchizedek has received, he
has seen that he himself will have a redemptive role to play as the
suffering, dying, resurrected and triumphant Savior, Jesus Christ! ...
From what we read ... it seems that the victory of Jesus Christ is the
The belief that Melchizedek was the Messiah was a strongly held
conviction among the Qumran community, as well as among some other
Jewish and Gnostic sects in the first century A.D. This becomes
apparent in the text entitled "The Last Jubilee" (Dead Sea Scroll:
The Christ spirit incarnated as Adam, Enoch, Melchizedek, then took on
flesh to teach and lead. After several more incarnations such as
Joseph (prince of Egypt), the Christ spirit realized it was necessary
to set a pattern for humanity and to show the way back to God. Thus,
the priesthood of Melchizedek is everlasting life; it does not end
due to a priest's death (Heb. 7:8,15-16,23-25).
* 5. Christ, being sinless, does not need a sacrifice for his own
Thus, Melchizedek was greater than Abraham. It follows that
Melchizedek is also greater than Levi (Heb. 7:7-10).
* 3. If the priesthood of Aaron were effective, God would not have
Christians hold that Melchizedek was a type of Christ, and some even
believe that Melchizedek indeed was Christ, since Jesus pre-existed
his birth. Reasons provided include that Melchizedek's name means
"king of righteousness" according to the author of Hebrews, and that
fear of God, Melchizedek was "ordained a high priest." This
translation also describes Melchizedek as establishing peace in his
city and being called "the king of heaven" and "the King of peace"
(JST Bible Gen 14:25-40).
In Genesis 14, Melchizedek is also referred to as King of Salem,
generally believed to be ancient Jerusalem) the fortress city of the
Jebusites. He is also identified as the priest of El Elyon. Though
Melchizedek Priesthood is a central concept in Latter Day Saints
spirituality. There are five office in this priesthood:
* Apostles direct the calling of Patriarchs and may ordain persons
Melchizedek's name can be translated (from Hebrew) either as "Zedek is
my king" or as "My king is righteous." The former, which treats Zedek
as a proper noun, refers to a Canaanite or other semitic deity with
that name. The term appears again in the Hebrew Bible in the name of
Melchizedek, and which has been assigned Melchizedek as its title.
Here it is revealed that Melchizedek is indeed identical with Jesus
Christ.. Although the text has deteriorated and is unclear in many
parts, it appears to indicate that Melchizedek pre-existed as divine
of "God Most High," Melchizedek was the king of Salem, later called
Jerusalem. He blessed Abraham and received a tenth of his battle
spoils.
Various legends grew up around the mysterious figure of Melchizedek in
both Christian and Judaic traditions
of Melchizedek because, like Melchizedek, Jesus was not a Levite, and
thus would not qualify for the Levitical priesthood (Heb. 7:13-17).
Hebrews discusses this subject considerably, listing the following
reasons why Jesus' priesthood is superior to the Aaronic/Levitical
priesthood:
the Babylonian said that Melchizedek was born circumcised (Genesis
Rabbah 43:6) Melchizedek instructed Abraham in the Torah (ibid). Rabbi
Eleazar said that Melchizedek's school was one of three places where
the Holy Spirit manifested itself (Makkot 23b). Melchizedek acted as a
tradition, Melchizedek was king over the wicked people of Salem, but
because of his righteousness, his people repented of their wickedness
and became a peaceful city.
Also, in Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, Melchizedek is
Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tithe of all the booty he had taken from
the defeated kings, and Melchizedek blessed Abram. Melchizedek said:
"Blessed be Abram by Elohim (God) Most High, Creator of heaven and
earth. And blessed be Elohim (God) Most High, who delivered your
today who claim to be this Melchizedek, for he has been revealed
within us.
What holds and controls the people of the world is modern day Mystery
Babylon the Great (Rev. 17:3) that has us imprisoned spiritually and
psychologically through various mind control techniques. Once the
Melchizedek is not necessarily just the name of an individual who once
lived upon Earth, as many may presume. It is also the name of the
Cosmic Priesthood that exists through every dimension upon every
sacred planet
Melchizedek remains in the etheric retreats and in the subterranean
cities, nurtured and guarded until the time when the outer temples can
again be re-established. The time for the Melchizedek to reawaken is
Order of Melchizedek has no "name" as such because it is identified by
its work and dedication. It is composed of evolved beings who have
dedicated themselves to the work of promoting spiritual growth
wherever that is possible. It is the one true SPIRITUAL PRIESTHOOD
The spirit that has come to be known as Melchizedek came to the Earth
before it was truly formed, while the nature of this experiment was
still being shaped by the Elohim, those beings who had taken it upon
themselves to attempt a new and daring attempt at combining free will
Moreover, Melchizedek was unique for his time in that he was both a
priest and a king. The king could not serve in a priestly function.
Only the High Priest could enter the holy of holies. The Lord Jesus
of Melchizedek in Scripture, and that there is no record of his death,
which is a marked difference from Aaron (Numb. 20:22 -29). Having a
recorded genealogy to which one could refer was essential in the
Aaronic priesthood. However, the point the author of Hebrews wants to
Some believe that Melchizedek was a Christophany—an Old Testament
appearance of Christ. Some of the statements made about him in Hebrews
suggest that he was a supernatural being. However, in Hebrews 7:3 we
are told that Melchizedek was 'made like unto the Son of God,'
what about the statement in Hebrews 7:3 that Melchizedek was 'without
father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of
days, nor end of life'? Doesn't this suggest that Melchizedek was
really a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ?
Who was this Melchizedek and why is he so important to Christians
today? The answer to that question may surprise you!
-
(The following is taken from The Message a Bible transliteration by
Eugene Peterson beginning with Heb 6:13.)
You realize just how great Melchizedek is when you see that Father
Abraham gave Him a tenth of the captured treasure. Priests descended
from Levi are commanded by law to collect tithes from the people, even
"being a high priest after the order of Melchizedek," and it is
believed that part of his mission was to re-establish the planetary
Priesthood of Melchizedek on earth. From their teachings and example
have sprung all the earth's great spiritual traditions, mystery
humanity, and is what the Melchizedek Consciousness as his legacy is
called, continues to offer us today.
He is referred to as an eternal, cosmic Lord of Light, and being
eternal he has existed in the higher realms long before humanity was
created
Let's start with what Melchizedek is not. He is not an angel or even
an archangel. He is not the founder of a religion or -ism. He is not
an Ascended Master. He is not anyone's guide or guru. He is not nor
summarize the mysterious Melchizedek whose name is rapidly becoming
recognized worldwide, leading many to question what it represents, who
Melchizedek is, and why the sudden interest in him.
The mystery surrounding Melchizedek has intrigued me ever since I
(193) The Most High God - Melchizedek was Priest of the Most High God,
the Most High El.
This Title of God pertains to the whole earth and to the whole heaven.
The Most High God is El Elyon - Possessor of heaven and earth. This
(228) This is to say, that Melchizedek was a "similitude", a "likeness
or form" of what Jesus Christ Himself would be when He became
incarnate. He manifested Himself to Abraham in this similitude of what
He would one day be.
(204) Abraham recognized this greatness
(239) The Melchizedek Priesthood is revealed before the Law, and
confirmed with the oath since the Law.
Comment: First, on page 233 Conner changes the sequence of events and
says that “God gave this oath to his own son” “in the counsels of
Abraham, and the fact of Melchizedek meeting him at this time had its
significance; for the central Dispensation of the Son was about to
begin.
Comment: Conner teaches that Abraham’s meeting with Melchizedek “had
its significance” because it closed the period of
patriarch/pilgrim-priest kings
According to Conner Melchizedek accepted the tithes they procured at
the risk of their lives but he did not feed them! Is that how godly
people are supposed to act? -much less the pre-incarnate Christ! Such
would ruin Conner’s forced reading-backwards connection with
admitting that the historical Melchizedek was not Christ!
The “better hope” came by Jesus Christ.
……………………………………………………..
Heb 7:20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made
priest:
Also, if the historical Melchizedek were already in place and already
offering perfect sacrifices and giving “once for all time” atonement,
then God would have not have needed to institute the Aaronic
priesthood. Since Conner denies the former, then he also denies that
because he realized that the historical Melchizedek was Jesus in
Genesis 14. God’s Word does not say God revealed such to him.
Actually this is a strong argument AGAINST the historical Melchizedek
being Christ simply because nothing is said or even implied in Genesis
claim that the historical Melchizedek was the son of God. Jesus “is”
the Son of God; He is not “like the son.”
In Hebrews 5:5, before Psalm 110:4 is quoted, Psalm 2:7 is quoted “So
Comment: Abraham paying tithes to Melchizedek was not a “prophecy”
that “tithes belong to the priesthood.” Instead it was the normal
expected routine among pagans in Abraham’s time and actually preceded
Abraham’s tithe.
Comment: Conner insists that Melchizedek of Genesis 14 was only a
temporary theophany who quickly dematerialized along with his
completely unneeded spoils of war. And he also insists that an active
priest MUST have a sanctuary and MUST offer sacrifices. Yet he denies
Comment: Not a proof that the historical Melchizedek was Jesus.
Irrelevant! Not said of either the historical or the prophetic
Melchizedek.
39. (Ps 110:4) King-priest revealed to Abraham the father of all who
believe at Covenant time and revealed to David under the Aaronic
Comment: The fact that Melchizedek is called a “king” in Genesis 14:18
does not constitute a proof that the historical Melchizedek was Jesus
Christ. This comparison could be made to every king who ever claimed
the title of “king.”
……………………………………………..
Comment: The purpose of Hebrews is to demonstrate that Melchizedek was
“greater” (as was Pharaoh and Abimelech). The purpose is not to prove
that he was “spiritually” greater (because he was the pre-incarnate
Christ). We would not dare claim that Pharaoh and Abimelech were
conclude that the historical Melchizedek of Genesis 14 was not Jesus
and that the prophetic Melchizedek of Psalm 110:4 was the typical
Jesus.
Again the word is “like” instead of “being the son of God.” The NAS
Counterpoint: Again the historical Melchizedek was only the king of
peace “by interpreting his name.”
And, again, a typical Canaanite of 2000 BC would identify Salem as a
female consort of ZDK (Jupiter) and a goddess of the morning. Conner’s
Counterpoint: If the historical Melchizedek was Jesus and was an
intercessor and if he “ever lives to make intercession,” then Conner
should allow for Melchizedek in Genesis 14 to be an active priest. His
“proof” cannot possibly refer to a literal Melchizedek of 2000 BC whom
Counterpoint: If the historical Melchizedek were Jesus then his
priesthood while on earth would have brought perfection.
Conner rejects the idea that the historical Melchizedek was a man. To
him Melchizedek’s Jerusalem was only the one in heaven and his Temple
everything else Melchizedek did was spiritual. That does not make
sense.
Conner teaches that the order of Melchizedek reaches from Genesis 14
to Jesus. Yet God’s Word says that the Aaronic priesthood was
Forty Proofs Why Melchizedek is Jesus Christ
from The Book of Hebrews
Kevin J. Conner
August 1948, pages 186-240
Comments and Counterpoints by Russell Earl Kelly, Ph. D.
www.shouldthechurchteachtithing.com
russkellyphd@earthlink.net
His Deity! Melchizedek was a temporary, pre-cross manifestation and
revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ before His incarnation. This is
why it is said He was "without..." any of these things. The language
of this verse excludes all others.
historical Melchizedek was Jesus Christ. It is fact that tithing did
not originate with Abraham in Genesis. Tithing was a common practice
over most of the pagan world. And it is highly likely that Abraham was
historical Melchizedek “was” the “king of righteousness”! He was only
such “by interpreting” his name. That is plain language and not
implied!
The fact that one’s name means something very holy does not confer
such character on the person named
History and archaeology reveal that Melchizedek’s temple was vacated
very soon after the events of Genesis 14 when the Jebusites used the
hill due east of it for their capital city for over 1000 years.
Therefore whoever Melchizedek was in Genesis 14, he did not remain a
If the fact that Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham makes him
Jesus, then that same logic should also apply to everybody else in
God’s Word and even today who receive tithes. Conner’s proof is bogus.
……………………………….
If this is such a strong proof that Melchizedek is Christ, then why
does not the writer of Hebrews use it? Why does not Jesus or Paul make
a reference to Melchizedek when explaining the meaning of communion?
is not dependent on the fact that the historical Melchizedek had no
recorded genealogy. This conclusion is far too important to base on an
argument from implication or silence. David is to be heard loud and
clear.
Melchizedek at all, but he has thus far been discussing the “typical”
Melchizedek who is Jesus Christ. The “one” of whom “these things are
spoken of” is neither the historical Melchizedek, nor Aaron. He is a
member of the tribe of Judah (shock). Were the Jewish-Christians
Melchizedek in Genesis 14 was really only a common Gentile king-priest
like many others of 2000 BC. This may shock many conservative
Christians. Do your own research at your public library on this. While
Melchizedek is greater than Jesus Christ in King-Priest and that Jesus
Christ is less than Melchizedek being made after another order of
priesthood.
Comment: Conner’s conclusion is based on his own faulty logic. He
Melchizedek is King-Priest in the one Person.
Comment: Again this is only one of two possible interpretations of the
identity of El Elyon, God (god?) Most High. See discussion on Hebrews
7:1 following.
(189
Melchizedek is most significant.
Because the table was associated with the priesthood. Only the priests
could partake of it.
Comment: Actually it was so in-significant that it was not even
Melchizedek is Priest of the Most High GOD (EL), and "EL" is the
singular of EL-ohim, whereas EL-ohim is the plural Hebrew word for the
Godhead as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as revealed in the Old
Testament.
Melchizedek received tithes as the “mediating” High Priest. That
creates un-resolvable problems.
(205) The tenth or tithes, the firstfruits of the spoils, the best, is
always given to God.
Melchizedek was a pre-incarnate theophany of Jesus Christ. However
such a “revelation” would not have contributed to solving the problem
addressed by the Epistle to the Hebrews.
Most Bible scholars conclude that the “things hard to say” is that
Melchizedek was actually Jesus in order to accomplish that goal.
(189.4) (Genesis 14:1-17) Earth, symbolized by the
number four, as over against grace, symbolized by the number five!
Comment: Conner uses mystical numbers wherever possible. However this
Melchizedek was Jesus because none of these words are used in Genesis
14:18-20 (or even Psalm 110:4). They are New Covenant post-Calvary
revelation and not Old Covenant prophecy.
………………………..……….
Melchizedek was Jesus Christ. Although the pagans did not realize it,
the “true” Most High God was indeed Yahweh. Study the following two
verses very carefully. Excluding Balaam’s remark, they are the NEXT
time that El Elyon appears in Scripture since Genesis 14
Melchizedek was the tenth king mentioned in Genesis 14; the tenth of
the tithe is holy. Therefore Conner uses the number ten (10) to
validate both the importance of Melchizedek and the tithe.
Melchizedek was when Abraham met him in Genesis 14. Abraham might have
been older than him!
For most, Jesus’ statement in John 8:56-58, “Before Abraham was, I am”
proves that Jesus existed BEFORE the historical Melchizedek and cannot
Melchizedek was without these things! This is the "meat" of the
Melchizedek priesthood upon which to chew!
Comment: Points #13 through #16 are actually one argument instead of
four. If understood literally these are probably the strongest
Melchizedek who came from the CITY of PEACE, heavenly Jerusalem?
Comment: Conner will not accept that Melchizedek actually lived in a
literal city with a literal temple on earth. Scripture does not teach
Melchizedek, the only priesthood that their father Abraham had
relation to.
Comment: This makes no sense in light of the fact that Abraham was
also a priest who built his own altars and offered his own sacrifices
everywhere he traveled
MELCHIZEDEK: WAS HE A PAGAN GENTILE?
MEYER, ALLAN: TITHING
MONEY SCANDAL STORIES IN THE SBC
MORMON (LDS) TITHING
PINK, A W: TITHING
PIPER, JOHN: TITHING
POEMS BY H
more proves that Melchizedek was Jesus than it proves that Adam or
anybody else before Melchizedek was Christ.
…………………………………………..
Heb 7:3a Without father, without mother, without descent, having
neither beginning of days, nor end of life...
13
mountain-top where Melchizedek’s temple had stood and began calling
Yahweh by the title of Yahweh El Elyon. (5) God gave King David divine
inspired prophetic insight and revelation that the Messiah would
someday replace the Aaronic priesthood and would reign as a
Nobody denies that the historical Melchizedek was a great man. Was he
greater “in rank and political status” than Abraham in Genesis 14?
Yes. Was he greater in the overall scheme of God’s covenants with
Israel in the Pentateuch? Of course not! Except for the epistle of
Objection: How can Melchizedek be a type of Christ if he was not a
relative of Shem or Abraham and was a Canaanite?
Answer: Again, only his political-religious office, “order” or
“arrangement” was a type of Christ because he was the first
king-priest named in the Bible
order of Melchizedek is to set aside the entire Mosaic Law which
differentiated between Hebrews and Gentiles (7:18). The facts do not
even permit consideration that the historical Melchizedek might have
been a descendant of Shem.
probably happened was that either Melchizedek or David or both took
one of the city’s “pagan” names as “temple of Salim” dedicated to
Jupiter’s consort goddess and CHANGED the meaning of it to refer to
the Hebrew word for “peace.” One simply cannot deny that the Jebusites
proper sacrificial place where Melchizedek’s temple had stood?
Deut 32:8 When the most High divided to the nations their
inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of
the people according to the number of the children of Israel.
recognized … that Melchizedek was greater than he was.” Why did he not
“recognize” him as Melchizedek in Genesis 18:1? If it were the same
theophany then Abraham should have recognized him when he appeared to
him the second time.
Since the Melchizedek concept of tithing as seen in Genesis 14 is far
inferior to that of the Aaronic priesthood, it is very difficult to
understand how Conner can justify keeping and transferring tithing
from the Aaronic order to that of the historical Melchizedek. Actually
Solomon had thought that Melchizedek was a true worshipper of the true
Yahweh, then why did they not build Solomon’s Temple on the site of
his temple? And why did Abraham offer Isaac up at Mount Moriah in the
suggest that Melchizedek was also pagan. And even worse for Conner,
from his own argument that the patriarchs from Adam to Abraham were
also priest-kings, then that would actually make Abraham the tenth
king named in Genesis 14 and not Melchizedek! Again, Abraham was
teaching that the historical Melchizedek was actually “greater than”
Jesus!
Conner emphasizes that the text claims that Melchizedek did not have
any of those traits and that Paul did not explicitly say they were
merely “types
temple where Melchizedek functioned as a priest-king is unnecessary.
And the suggested friendship between Melchizedek and the king of Sodom
never happened at all. One would expect Abraham, his 318 men and the
king of Sodom to be amazed that Melchizedek appeared out of nowhere
that BOTH are true: “The Melchizedek Priesthood is revealed before the
Law, and confirmed with the oath since the Law.” Yet there is
absolutely nothing in the Word of God which says that “the Melchizedek
priesthood was revealed before the Law.” Conner is forced to state
that Jesus’ typical Melchizedek priesthood has replaced the Aaronic
priesthood and there is no need for any future priesthood. Nothing is
said or even implied about events prior to the Aaronic priesthood such
as Melchizedek.
……………………………………………………….
that Paul proves that Melchizedek is none other than the eternal Son
of God Himself.”
Comment: Kevin J. Conner is a very intelligent man. Most of what he
says in this book is good theology and I commend him for it. However
The historical Melchizedek from Genesis 14 was not from Judah but he
was a “type” of someone from Judah. And the messianic Melchizedek from
Psalm 110 was not from Judah but he was also a “type” of someone from
Judah
the historical Melchizedek was Jesus Christ as claimed by Conner.
Ordinary Christians bless people every day. We even dare bless people
in God’s name. But that does not make us equal to Melchizedek or even
the historical Melchizedek was only typical. This proves that Conner’s
portrayal of Melchizedek did not function as a priest. Therefore, if
his argument is correct (that Melchizedek did not function as a
priest) then his argument is wrong (he cannot say he was a priest)
The historical Melchizedek’s kingdom was a city-state.
The name “Jerusalem” was very ancient and comes from two words meaning
“temple of Salim.” The historical Melchizedek probably named his city
after the concubine-goddess of Jupiter.
the king of Sodom, as Melchizedek’s friend, met Abraham first and
escorted him towards the city. Conner wants to obscure the strong
possibility that the historical Melchizedek was nothing more than a
pagan Canaanite king himself. Conner ignores the chronology of the
The text does not say that Melchizedek was the “only” priest of El
Elyon and Canaanite theology indicates otherwise. If Melchizedek were
indeed a true priest of Yahweh, then it is very odd that he did not
identify himself as priest of Yahweh El Elyon in Genesis 14:19.
Therefore the historical Melchizedek was not “the” Son of God, but was
“made LIKE the Son of God.” His name, title, and lack of genealogy
only make him into a type of Christ—not his person! Christ is “after
the order of,” “like” (v
They teach that Melchizedek of Genesis 14:18-20 was a literal man and
a type of Christ and that Melchizedek of Psalm 110:4 is a Messianic
and prophetic type of Christ. The writer of Hebrews used both of these
as types of Jesus Christ in Hebrews 5, 6 and 7
to the historical Melchizedek!!! This is a proof that the Messianic
Melchizedek of Psalm 110 is not the same as the historical Melchizedek
of Genesis 14.
…………………….
40. (Heb 5:10-11) King-priest of whom the writer of Hebrews has many
“arrangement” of Melchizedek? God does not say that the Messiah IS
Melchizedek. He merely says that his is a king-priest just like
Melchizedek was king-priest. If somebody said they wanted to be an
“emperor” following the same “order” of “arrangement” as Charlemagne
A highly specialized branch of Melchizedek activities has to do with
the supervision of the progressive morontia career of the ascending
mortals. Much of this training is conducted by the patient and wise
seraphic ministers, assisted by mortals who have ascended to
between Abraham and Machiventa Melchizedek, evolutionally it is the
outgrowth of many unique situational circumstances, but culturally it
has borrowed freely from the religion, morality, and philosophy of the
entire Levant. It is through the Hebrew religion that much of the
located on the Melchizedek home world, where also are to be found
those schools devoted to a single line of research, such as energy,
matter, organization, communication, records, ethics, and comparative
creature existence.
In the Melchizedek College of Spiritual Endowment all ordersâeven
Melchizedek has since been proclaimed vicegerent Planetary Prince of
Urantia, and the opening of the case of Gabriel vs. Lucifer has
signalized the inauguration of temporary planetary regimes on all the
isolated worlds.
The Urantia Book, p611:3 Â (53:9
Melchizedek is probably best known as the Biblical figure who suddenly
appeared, fully-grown, in a desert Bedouin's tent in Abraham's time.
He was known as "The Sage of Salem," and he was pivotal in Earth's
Melchizedek of each universe is always at liberty to journey to the
neighboring universes or to Paradise on missions having to do with the
interests and duties of his order.
The Urantia Book, p384:8 Â (35:1.1)
About Melchizedek Sons
Melchizedek, and this doctrine was symbolized by the three concentric
circles which the sage of Salem wore on his breast plate. But
Machiventa found it very difficult to teach the Palestinian Bedouins
about the Universal Father, the Eternal Son, and the Infinite Spirit.
Melchizedek, king of Salem, was the priest of the Most High."
Melchizedek revealed the relations of this Most High observer to
Abraham when he said, "And blessed be the Most High, who has delivered
your enemies into your hand."
on each of them a materially modified Melchizedek Son has mated with a
selected Daughter of the material order of sonship. The Mother Eves of
such midsonite worlds are dispatched from the system headquarters of
jurisdiction, having been chosen by the designated Melchizedek life
proclaimed by Melchizedek to Abraham and was carried far from Salem by
those who subsequently believed in this enlarged and expanded idea of
Deity. Abraham and his brother left Ur because of the establishment of
sun worship, and they became believers in Melchizedek's teaching of El
school of the Melchizedek University is an exclusive universe
institution; student visitors are not received from other realms.
The highest course of training in universe administration is given by
the Melchizedeks on their home world. This College of High Ethics is
subsequently occupied the very land wherein Melchizedek had lived and
taught, and from which he sent teachers to all the world; and their
religion eventually portrayed a clearer recognition of the Lord God of
Israel as the Universal Father in heaven than any other world
religion
The instructions given Adam by the Melchizedeks implied that he was to
establish racial, continental, and divisional headquarters to be in
the charge of his immediate sons and daughters, while he and Eve were
to divide their time among these various world capitals as advisers
The Melchizedek who lived on Urantia during the time of Abraham was
locally known as Prince of Salem because he presided over a small
colony of truth seekers residing at a place called Salem. He
The Melchizedeks had been forbidden to interfere with the personal
plans of Adam and Eve.
The Urantia Book, p844:3Â Â (75:6.1)
The supermaterial government of Urantia, under the direction of the
The Melchizedeks of our universe were all created within one
millennial period of standard time by the Creator Son and the Creative
Spirit in liaison with the Father Melchizedek. Being an order of
sonship wherein one of their own number functioned as co-ordinate
The pilot world, the sphere Melchizedek, is the common meeting ground
for all beings who are engaged in educating and spiritualizing the
ascending mortals of time and space. To an ascender this world is
probably the most interesting place in all Nebadon. All evolutionary
These brilliant creatures were planned by the Melchizedeks and were
then brought into being by the Creator Son and the Creative Spirit.
The Urantia Book, Â p407:1 Â (37:2.1)
Melchizedeks and Angels
The Melchizedeks also have a large part in the education and training
universe educational system sponsored by the Melchizedeks is
practical, progressive, meaningful, and experiential. It embraces
training in things material, intellectual, morontial, and spiritual.
The Urantia Book, p394:5 Â (35:10.3)
Melchizedeks And Edentia - One of Our Destinations in the Ascending
were commissioned by Machiventa Melchizedek when he lived and taught
at Salem almost two thousand years before Christ. These missionaries
proclaimed faith as the price of favor with God, and their teachings,
though unproductive of any immediately appearing religions,
While the Melchizedek orders are chiefly devoted to the vast
educational system and experiential training regime of the local
universe, they also function in unique assignments and in unusual
circumstances. In an evolving universe eventually embracing
Aside from the Melchizedek receivers, he had no more contact with
superhuman intelligences than a human being.
3. MELCHIZEDEK'S TEACHINGS
With the passing of a decade, Melchizedek organized his schools at
be attempted, it is quite often a Melchizedek who accepts the
assignment. The ability of the Melchizedek Sons to function in
emergencies and on widely divergent levels of the universe, even on
the physical level of personality manifestation, is peculiar to their
order
between Abraham and Melchizedek was complete. Abraham again assumed
the civil and military leadership of the Salem colony, which at its
height carried over one hundred thousand regular tithe payers on the
rolls of the Melchizedek brotherhood. Abraham greatly improved the
earth, confirmed all that Melchizedek had taught concerning the
Paradise Father.
4. THE SALEM RELIGION
The ceremonies of the Salem worship were very simple. Every person who
signed or marked the clay-tablet rolls of the Melchizedek church
For some time the Melchizedek receivers had been observing the
ancestors of Abraham, and they confidently expected offspring in a
certain generation who would be characterized by intelligence,
initiative, sagacity, and sincerity. The children of Terah, the father
Melchizedek and had been informed that his emergency bestowal had
received the approval of the chief executive of Nebadon, Gabriel of
Salvington.
Machiventa Melchizedek continued to take a great interest in the
Melchizedek for help but only received word that they should continue
to uphold truth in the manner of their own election "until the arrival
of a bestowal Son," who "would rescue the planetary titles from
forfeiture and uncertainty."
Melchizedek taught his followers all they had capacity to receive and
assimilate. Even many modern religious ideas about heaven and earth,
of man, God,
-
Page 1017
-
Melchizedek, "and it was counted to him for righteousness." And then
Melchizedek told Abraham the story of the future occupation of Canaan
by his offspring after their sojourn in Egypt.
This covenant of Melchizedek with Abraham represents the great
The Melchizedek order of universe sonship has been exceedingly active
on Urantia. A corps of twelve served in conjunction with the Life
Carriers. A later corps of twelve became receivers for your world
shortly after the Caligastia secession and continued in authority
The seven commandments promulgated by Melchizedek were patterned along
the lines of the ancient Dalamatian supreme law and very much
resembled the seven commands taught in the first and second Edens.
These commands of the Salem religion were:
1
The twelve Melchizedek receivers knew of Michael's impending bestowal
on their planet, but they did not know how soon it would occur;
therefore they convened in solemn council and petitioned the Most
Highs of Edentia that some provision be made for maintaining the light
Within a few years Melchizedek had gathered around himself a group of
pupils, disciples, and believers who formed the nucleus of the later
community of Salem. He was soon known throughout Palestine as the
priest of El Elyon, the Most High, and as the sage of Salem
Related
keys of enoch melchizekek
,
melchizedek ham
,
places that give micronations sanctuary
,
10 melchizedek facts
and
the melchizedek bible