Hebrews 7:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Abraham gave him ten percent of everything he had. His name literally means 'King of righteousness,' and he was also the King of Salem, which means 'King of peace.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Abraham recognized true authority when he saw it — righteousness and peace rolled into one person.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The anonymous author wrote to a community of Jewish Christians in the mid-to-late first century CE. It was written to encourage Jewish Christians who were wavering in their faith by demonstrating Christ's superiority over the old covenant and the Levitical priesthood.

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