Hebrews 7:2

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“and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.””

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BSBPD

“and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“to whom also a tenth of all did Abraham divide, (first, indeed, being interpreted, `King of righteousness,' and then also, King of Salem, which is, King of Peace,)”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Hebrews 7:2 — 23 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 28:22And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”
  2. Leviticus 27:32Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.
  3. Numbers 18:21Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting.
  4. 1 Samuel 8:15He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants.
  5. 1 Samuel 8:17He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.
  6. 2 Samuel 8:15Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
  7. 2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
  8. 1 Kings 4:24For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.
  9. 1 Chronicles 22:9But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
  10. Psalms 45:4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
  11. Psalms 72:1Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
  12. Psalms 72:7May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.
  13. Psalms 85:10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
  14. Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  15. Isaiah 32:1Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.
  16. Isaiah 45:22Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.
  17. Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
  18. Jeremiah 33:15In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
  19. Micah 5:5And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.
  20. Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
  21. Romans 3:26He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.
  22. Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
  23. Ephesians 2:14For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility

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