Μελχισεδέκ
Melchisedék
G3198 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name referring to Melchizedek, a notable priestly and royal figure who appears in the Hebrew Bible. Used to designate an individual described as 'king of Salem' and 'priest of the Most High God' in Genesis 14. In later Jewish and early Christian literature, this figure is invoked as a typological or exemplary priest for theological reflection. The term does not function as a common noun but as a proper noun with historical and literary resonance.
Semantic Range
Melchizedek (the specific priest-king in Genesis and Hebrews); an archetype of priesthood in theological discourse; never a common noun or title outside reference to this figure
Root / Etymology
From the Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (malkî-ṣedeq), meaning 'my king is righteousness' or 'king of righteousness', used as a personal name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Μελχισεδέκ is a transliteration of the Hebrew personal name מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק, appearing in the Septuagint (LXX) in Genesis 14 and Psalm 109(110):4 to refer to the priest-king figure. In the New Testament, the name appears in Hebrews 5–7, where Melchisedek is treated as a figure of typological importance, symbolizing a priesthood distinct from the Levitical order. The use in Hebrews draws on Second Temple interpretation, where Melchisedek was discussed in both Jewish and Christian settings as an archetype of priestly mediation and sometimes of eschatological significance. Standard English translations often render the name as 'Melchizedek' or 'Melchisedec;' these do not carry different meaning but follow English transliteration traditions. The term is not attested as a common noun or outside of reference to this individual in Greek literature.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק); Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch:--Melchisedec.
Root Family
Μελχισεδέκ (Melchisedek) — Melchizedek, priestly figure, king
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3198-01 |
Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N GEN M SG |
Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek | 8 |
Occurrences in Scripture
8 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 5:6 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N GEN M SG |
Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 5:10 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N GEN M SG |
of Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 6:20 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N GEN M SG |
of Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 7:1 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N NOM M SG |
Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 7:10 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N NOM M SG |
Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 7:11 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N GEN M SG |
of Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 7:15 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N GEN M SG |
of Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |
G3198-01 |
Hebrews 7:17 | Μελχισέδεκ | melchisedek | N GEN M SG |
Melchizedek | of Melchizedek | Melchisedek |