1814:18 Heb king of righteousness.Melchizedek king of Salem (ancient Jerusalem) brought out bread and wine [for them]; he was the priest of 14:18 Heb El Elyon and so throughout the chapter. The supreme Ruler of all the universe; His dominion is all encompassing and everlasting.God Most High.
18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine — since he was priest of God Most High14:18 Hebrew El-Elyon; also in verses 19, 20, and 22; cited in Hebrews 7:1 —