Heb 7:6-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 7:6-7: 7:6b-7 Melchizedek placed a blessing upon Abraham: Gen 14:19-20 ; this is an example of the kind of blessing that a superior would give a subordinate—e.g., a father would bless his son, and a priest would bless his people (Gen 49:1-28 ; Num 6:22-27 ). The power to give a blessing demonstrates that Melchizedek is greater than Abraham.

a7:6b-7►

bGen 14:19-20►

cGen 49:1-28►

dNum 6:22-27►

‏ Hebrews 7:6-7

Summary for Heb 7:6-7: 7:6b-7 ^a Melchizedek placed a blessing upon Abraham: Gen 14:19-20 ^b; this is an example of the kind of blessing that a superior would give a subordinate—e.g., a father would bless his son, and a priest would bless his people (Gen 49:1-28 ^c; Num 6:22-27 ^d). The power to give a blessing demonstrates that Melchizedek is greater than Abraham.