Heb 7:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 7:1-28: 7:1-28 Hebrews 7 develops the main topic introduced in 5:1-10 : Jesus’ appointment as a high priest in the order of Melchizedek. Summary for Heb 7:1-10: 7:1-10 This section proclaims the superiority of Melchizedek’s priesthood over that of the Levites, based primarily on Gen 14:17-20 . 7:1 king of ... Salem: See Gen 14:18 and corresponding study note. • also a priest of God Most High: Unlike the Hebrew kings, Melchizedek combined the offices of king and priest, thus foreshadowing the Messiah. • winning a great battle against the kings: See Gen 14:1-17 .

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Summary for Heb 7:1-28: 7:1-28 ^a Hebrews 7 ^b develops the main topic introduced in 5:1-10 ^c: Jesus’ appointment as a high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Summary for Heb 7:1-10: 7:1-10 ^d This section proclaims the superiority of Melchizedek’s priesthood over that of the Levites, based primarily on Gen 14:17-20 ^e. 7:1 ^f king of ... Salem: See Gen 14:18 ^g and corresponding study note.

• also a priest of God Most High: Unlike the Hebrew kings, Melchizedek combined the offices of king and priest, thus foreshadowing the Messiah.

• winning a great battle against the kings: See Gen 14:1-17 ^h.