And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
What does Genesis 14:18 mean?
Melchizedek is spoken of as a king of Salem, supposed to be the place afterwards called Jerusalem, and it is generally thought that he was only a man.
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Keep this verse inside Genesis 14:17-20 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Salem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.