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Verse Hebrews 7:4. _CONSIDER HOW GREAT THIS MAN WAS_] There is
something exceedingly mysterious in the person and character of this
king of Salem; and to find out the whole is impossible. He seems to...
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NOW CONSIDER HOW GREAT THIS MAN WAS - The object of the apostle was to
exalt the rank and dignity of Melchizedek. The Jews had a profound
veneration for Abraham, and if it could be shown that Melchize...
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CHAPTER 7
_ 1. The priesthood of Melchisedec in contrast with the Levitical
priesthood (Hebrews 7:1)_
2. The holy and heavenly priesthood of Christ (Hebrews 7:20)
Hebrews 7:1
The interrupted argume...
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THE MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST. It is shown that Scripture
itself makes reference to a type of priesthood which is quite distinct
from the Levitical. The nature of this priesthood is set forth
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A PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK (Hebrews 7:1-28)
We come now to a passage of such paramount importance for the writer
to the Hebrews and in itself so difficult to understand that we must
deal...
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Just see how great this man was--Abraham gave him the tenth of the
spoils of victory--and Abraham was no less than the founder of our
nation. Now look at the difference--when the sons of Levi receive...
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CONSIDER. Greek. _theoreo._ App-133.
MAN. one.. e priest (Hebrews 7:3).
SPOILS. Greek. _akrothinion_ Only here....
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_Now consider_ The verb means "to contemplate spiritually."
_how great this man was_ Here begin the seven particulars of the
typical superiority of Melchisedek's Priesthood over that of Aaron.
First....
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BECAUSE EVEN ABRAHAM GAVE HIM TITHES...
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CH. 7. CHRIST, AS AN ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF
MELCHISEDEK, IS SUPERIOR TO THE LEVITIC HIGH PRIEST
Historic reference to Melchisedek (1–3). His Priesthood typically
superior to that of Aa...
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ΘΕΩΡΕΙ͂ΤΕ ΔΈ, “_Now contemplate spiritually_.”
ΠΗΛΊΚΟΣ ΟὟΤΟΣ. Here begin the seven particulars of the
typical superiority of Melchisedek’s Priesthood over that of Aaron.
FIRST. Even Abraham gave him...
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_PRIESTHOOD LIKE MELCHIZEDEK -- HEBREWS 7:1-10:_ Melchizedek is set
forth as a type of Christ. He is (a) king of Salem, and (b) priest of
the most high God. Who was this Melchizedek? In Genesis 14:18...
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ΘΕΩΡΕΊΤΕ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΘΕΩΡΈΩ (G2334)
видеть, наблюдать, рассматривать. Это
слово предполагает внимательное
созерцание (Westcott). Хотя форма гл, может
быть _ind._ или _imper._; _imper._ буд...
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_As seen in Melchizedek's greatness in his relationship to Abraham.
Hebrews 7:4-10_.
_TEXT_
Hebrews 7:4-10
Hebrews 7:4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham,
the patriarch, gave a t
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MELCHIZEDEK, CONTINUED
(Hebrews 7:4-10)
The chief design of the apostle in this chapter was not to declare the
nature of Christ’s priesthood, nor to describe the exercise thereof;
instead, he dwells...
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Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch
Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
CONSIDER - earnestly, not merely see [ theooreite (G2334): weigh with
attentive contemplatio...
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11 Brotherly kindness manifested in the service of the saints is
several times commended in t his epistle (Heb_10:34, Heb_13:1), and
will be rewarded in accord with the promise of Mat_10:40-42.
12 "T...
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Melchizedek was superior to Abraham, because he took tithes from
Abraham (Genesis 14:20), and he also gave him his priestly benediction
(Genesis 14:19).
5-7. He is much more superior to the Levitical...
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PRIESTHOOD AFTER THE ORDER OF AARON AND OF MELCHIZEDEK
The theme of Christ's superiority to the Levitical priesthood is here
resumed. In Hebrews 5:1 it has been shown that Christ possesses all
the cha...
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HOW CAN I GET TO HEAVEN?
HEBREWS
_IAN MACKERVOY_
CHAPTER 7
JESUS IS SUPERIOR TO MELCHIZEDEK 7:1-28
MELCHIZEDEK 7:1-10 V1 This Melchizedek was king of *Salem and priest
of God Most High. He met...
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HOW GREAT THIS MAN WAS. — Better, _is:_ the greatness abides, set
forth in the words of Scripture. In the rest of the verse (where the
best MSS. omit the word “even”) it is well to follow the literal...
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CHAPTER VII.
THE ALLEGORY OF MELCHIZEDEK.
Hebrews 7:1 (R.V.).
"For this Melchizedek, King of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met
Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed hi...
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Θεωρεῖτε δὲ πηλίκος οὗτος. “But observe how
great this man was.” His greatness is recognisable in his receiving
tithes of Abraham, and in giving him his blessing, _cf._ Hebrews
7:1-2. These points are...
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Superiority of Melchizedek to Levitical priests. The argument is: he
was greater than Abraham, the great fountain of the people and of
blessing. How much more is he greater than the descendants of Abr...
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A PRIESTHOOD SUPERIOR TO AARON' S
Hebrews 7:1
Melchizedek was probably a literal king and priest in Salem. The blue
smoke of his sacrifices rose morning and evening on the hill. Amid the
turbulent la...
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The writer now takes up again the subject of the Priesthood of Jesus
after the order of Melchisedek. Melchisedek is called "Priest of the
Most High." His name means king of righteousness. He is called...
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MELCHIZEDEK'S SUPERIORITY TO ABRAHAM
Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham from the best of the spoils.
There is a clear distinction between his priesthood and that of Levi.
The priests of Levi wer...
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(3) Now consider how great this man [was], unto whom even the
patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
(3) Another figure: Melchizedek in his priesthood was above Abraham
for he took tithes fr...
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Consider how great this man (Melchisedech) was, and greater than our
great patriarch, Abraham: 1. Because Abraham, of his own accord, paid
tithes to this priest of all the chief things he had: which w...
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(1) For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God,
who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed
him; (2) To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; fir...
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The apostle now resumes his great theme, Christ called a Priest of God
for ever after the order of Melchisedec. He alludes, in the beginning
of our chapter, to the historical facts of Genesis. We must...
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4._Now consider_, _etc. _This is the fourth comparison between Christ
and Melchisedec, that Abraham presented tithes to him. But though
tithes were instituted for several reasons, yet the Apostle here...
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The epistle, returning to the subject of Melchizedec, reviews
therefore the dignity of his person and the importance of his
priesthood. For on priesthood, as a means of drawing nigh to God, the
whole...
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NOW CONSIDER HOW GREAT THIS MAN WAS,.... Melchizedek, of whom so many
great and wonderful things are said in the preceding verses: and as
follows,
UNTO WHOM THE PATRIARCH ABRAHAM GAVE THE TENTH OF TH...
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The proceed of these verses is unto the application of what was before
discoursed. For having proved that Christ, the promised Messiah, was
to be a “priest after the order of Melchisedec,” from Psalms...
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Now consider how great this man _was_, unto whom even the patriarch
Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
Ver. 4. _How great this man was_] It is goodness that renders a man
great, and the grace of G...
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Heb. 7:3-18. Without father, without mother, without descent, having
neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son
of God; abideth a priest continually. Now consider how great...
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_Consider how great this man was_ The greatness of Melchisedec is
described in all the preceding and following particulars. But the most
manifest proof of it was, that Abraham gave him tithes as a pri...
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HOW GREAT THIS MAN WAS; see verses Hebrews 7:6-7, and notes....
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The superiority of Melchizedek over the Levitical priests:...
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NOW, CONSIDER HOW GREAT THIS MAN WAS, UNTO WHOM EVEN THE PATRIARCH
ABRAHAM GAVE THE TENTH OF THE SPOILS....
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"For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most High God, who
met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed
him: to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all: first bein...
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4-10 That High Priest who should afterward appear, of whom
Melchizedec was a type, must be much superior to the Levitical
priests. Observe Abraham's great dignity and happiness; that he had
the promi...
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OLBGrk;
NOW CONSIDER HOW GREAT THIS MAN WAS: the Spirit compares with, and
prefers, Melchisedec before Abraham, as he was God's high priest; he
introduces it with pressing these Hebrews to exercise an...
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Hebrews 7:4 Now G1161 consider G2334 (G5719) great G4080 man G3778
whom G3739 even G2532 patriarch G3966 Abraha
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Hebrews 7:4. NOW CONSIDER (consider further, a slightly transitional
particle) HOW GREAT (applied to age, size, or, as here, to moral
grandeur) THIS MAN WAS, TO WHOM EVEN ABRAHAM THE PATRIARCH (the fa...
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HOW GREAT
(πηλικος). Geometrical magnitude in contrast to arithmetical
(ποσος), here only in N.T., "how distinguished." He received
tithes from Abraham (verses Hebrews 7:4-6) and he blessed Abraham...
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Hebrews 7:1
Melchisedec a Type.
I. What is meant by King? what by Priest? what is the idea of Kingship
and of Priesthood? (1) The idea of Kingship was to some extent
announced in the creation of Adam...
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Hebrews 7:1. _For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most
high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings,
and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of al...
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CONTENTS: Melchisedec as a type Christ. Comparison of Melchisedec and
Aaronic priesthoods.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Melchisedec, Abraham, Levi, Aaron, Moses.
CONCLUSION: Jesus Christ, the true King-P...
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Hebrews 7:1. _This Melchizedec,_ to whose illustrious history he now
returns, from Hebrews 5:11, was first by name or title king of
righteousness, and afterwards _king of Salem,_ that is, king of peac...
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HOW GREAT HE WAS. "I show you how great Melchizedek was, because the
patriarch Abraham gave him one tenth (a tithe) of all he got in the
battle. By doing this, Abraham showed that he believed Melchize...
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_Melchisedec, king of Salem_
MELCHISEDEC
I. MELCHISEDEC WAS “KING OF SALEM.”
1. Salem was certainly in Canaan--the land where Melchisedec and
Abraham met.
(1) It is not a matter of course that Can...
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HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 7:1 This chapter discusses Melchizedek (vv.
Hebrews 7:1), highlighting points later applied to Jesus (vv....
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HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 7:4 TENTH OF THE SPOILS. Abraham tithed to
Melchizedek, and therefore Abraham was inferior to Melchizedek (see
note on vv. 9–10). PATRIARCH. Israel traces its line
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_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
Hebrews 7:4. HOW GREAT.—Lit. “of what exalted rank.” Jesus had
shown great reverence for Abraham. SPOILS.—Lit. “the top part of a
heap of grain.” Then firstfruits. “As...
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EXPOSITION
THE PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.
The exposition of Christ's heavenly priesthood is now at length taken
up and carried out. It extends to Hebrews 10:19, forming the central
part o...
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Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Hebrews, the seventh chapter.
In the book of Genesis, after Abraham and Lot had parted company,
there was a confederation of five kings that conquered in the area
wh...
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Acts 2:29; Acts 7:8; Acts 7:9; Galatians 3:28; Galatians 3:29;...
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The superiority of the Melchisedec priesthood to the Levitical.
Consider [θ ε ω ρ ε ι τ ε]. Only here in Hebrews and o P.
Except this passage, confined to the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, and
Johannine wri...
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OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
Hebrews 7:1 _and Hebrews 8:1_
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Christ was God's Priest after the order of Melchisedec. "The Lord
sware and will not repent, Thou art a Priest for ever after...
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The greatness of Melchisedec is described in all the preceding and
following particulars. But the most manifest proof of it was, that
Abraham gave him tithes as to a priest of God and a superior; thou...
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These words are the apostle's application of what was before
discoursed; by comparing Melchizedek's excellency with Abraham's; he
shews Christ's excellency above Melchizedek's, and he calls upon them...