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Μελχισεδέκ G3198
G3198 is the Greek word Μελχισεδέκ, transliterated Melchisedék. The King James Version most often renders it melchisedec.
What it means
Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch.
Where it comes from
of Hebrew origin (H04442).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Melchisedec.
Verses using Μελχισεδέκ
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Hebrews 7:1 · KJV
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;
Hebrews 7:10 · KJV
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
Hebrews 7:11 · KJV
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 Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:15 · KJV
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
Common questions
What does Strong's G3198 mean?
G3198 is the Greek word Μελχισεδέκ (Melchisedék), meaning Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch.
How is G3198 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it melchisedec (4 times).
How many times does G3198 appear in the Bible?
Μελχισεδέκ (Melchisedék) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3198 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H04442).
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