Melchizedek a Type of Christ
T. H. Leale. Genesis 14:18-20 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.… I. HE WAS A ROYAL PRIEST. II. HIS GENEALOGY IS MYSTERIOUS. III. HE WAS PERPETUALLY A PRIEST. IV. HE WAS AN UNIVERSAL PRIEST. V. HE WAS A PRIEST OF THE HIGHEST TYPE. As compared with the priesthood of Aaron, that of Melchizedek was superior — 1. In time; 2. In dignity; 3. In duration. VI. HIS PRIESTHOOD HAS THE HIGHEST CONFIRMATION. Divine oath. (T. H. Leale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. WEB: Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.