Hebrews 7:2
The Scripture
(2) To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author describes Moses' long service and the priestly office, emphasizing that the law was a temporary arrangement and that a better covenant is promised. It explains that the law could not satisfy the need for a mediator, and that Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of the covenant. The passage calls believers to trust in the promised Messiah rather than in the temporary law.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 28:22Leviticus 27:32Numbers 18:21I Samuel 8:15I Samuel 8:17II Samuel 8:15II Samuel 23:3I Kings 4:24I Kings 4:25I Chronicles 22:9Psalms 45:4Psalms 45:5
Related verses (shared words)
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