Hebrews 7:1

The argument in the present chapter rests on the certain truth, that God appointed Melchisedec to be a type of Christ in his priestly office, and ordered every thing concerning his history in such a way as to make the type as perfect as it could be in the case of a mere earthly priest. By his wise providence it came to pass, first, that both his name and that of the place where he reigned should be typical of Christ's character and office, verse Hebrews 7:2; secondly, that the inspired record should give his priesthood without any such limitations in respect to descent as belonged to the Levitical priesthood, and also without any notice of either the beginning or end of his life and priesthood, verses Hebrews 7:3; Hebrews 7:6; Hebrews 7:8; thirdly, that he should bless Abraham, the father of all the faithful, and receive tithes from him, in both which things was made manifest Melchisedec's official superiority over him, and consequently over all his children, none of whom could pretend to be in dignity above him, verses Hebrews 7:4; Hebrews 7:6-7.

Melchisedec-met Abraham; Genesis 14:18-19.