Μελχισεδέκ
Melchisedek (Melchisedék)
/mel-khis-ed-ek'/
“Melchizedek”
Primary meaning: Melchizedek. Strong's: Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch. Lexical nuances: Melchizedek : He 5:6 , 10 6:20 7:1 , 10 , 11 , 15 , 17 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
of Hebrew origin (H04442);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Melchisedec
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (Melchizedek, King of Righteousness) -> Μελχισεδέκ (Melchizedek)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where Μελχισεδέκ (Melchisedek) carries significant theological or narrative weight.