Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Meldenius, Rupertus a German Protestant theologian of the 17th century, is known especially by his work entitled Pareanesis votivapro pace ecclesice ad Theologos: Augustance Confessionis s. 1, et a. Very little is known of his life, and it was even at one time supposed that the name was fictitious. Yet the existence of Meldenius appears … Continue reading “Meldenius, Rupertus”

Melchus, Saint Fifth century confessor , Bishop of Ardagh , son of Conis and Darerca (sister of Saint Patrick), brother of Saint Melchu and Saint Muinis. He labored in Ireland with Saint Patrick, was consecrated bishop and erected a monastery at Ardagh . Patron of Ardagh . Feast , 6 February . See also, patron … Continue reading “Melchus, Saint”

MELCHIZEDEZIANS A denomination which arose about the beginning of the third century. They affirmed that Melchizedeck was not a man, but a heavenly power superior to Jesus Christ; for Melchizedeck, they said, was the intercessor and mediator of the angels; and Jesus Christ was only so for man, and his priesthood only a copy of … Continue reading “MELCHIZEDEZIANS”

Melchizedekians a sect which arose in the Christian Church about the beginning of the 3d century, and was composed mainly of Jewish converts. They affirmed that Melchizedek was not a man, but a heavenly power superior to Jesus Christ; for Melchizedek, they said, was’ the intercessor and mediator of the angels; and Jesus Christ was … Continue reading “Melchizedekians”

Melchizedek, Melchisedec mel-kiz’e-dek, and (the King James Version in the book of Hebrews) (, malk-cedhek, Tsedheq, or Tsidhiq is my king (Gen 14:18 ff; Psa 110:4); , Melchisedek (Heb 5:6, Heb 5:10; Heb 6:20; Heb 7:1, Heb 7:10, Heb 7:11, Heb 7:15, Heb 7:17)): The name is explained in Heb 7:2 as king of righteousness, … Continue reading “Melchizedek, Melchisedec”

MELCHIZEDEK King of righteousness, king of Salem, and also priest of the most high God, in which capacity he blessed Abraham, and received tithes at his hand, Gen 14:18-20 . Scripture tells us nothing of his father or mother, of his genealogy, his birth, or his death; he stands alone, without predecessor or successor, a … Continue reading “Melchizedek”

Melchizedec A compound name of Melek, king; and Tzedec, justice; and a well-known name in Scripture, but little understood in person or character. There are several things said of Melchizedec, which must ever render it difficult to explain, so as to come at a perfect knowledge of him. He is said, in the first mention … Continue reading “Melchizedec”

MELCHITES The name given to the Syriac, Egyptian, and other Christians of the Lovant. The Melchites, excepting some few points of little or no importance, which relate only to ceremonies, and ecclesiastical discipline, are, in every respect, professed Greeks; but they are governed by a particular patriarch, who assumes the title of Patriarch of Antioch. … Continue reading “Melchites”

Melchishua (See MALCHISHUA.) Saul’s son (1Sa 14:49; 1Sa 31:2). Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Melchishua mel-k-shooa (, malkshua, king’s help). See MALCHIS-HUA. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Melchishua [Melchi’-shua] See MALCHI-SHUA. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Melchishua Called also Malchishua, son of King Saul. 1Sa 14:49; 1Sa 31:2; 1Ch 8:33; 1Ch 9:39; 1Ch 10:2 Fuente: Nave’s Topical … Continue reading “Melchishua”

Melchisedechians A branch of the Monarchians, founded by Theodotus the banker. (See MONARCHIANS.) Another quite distinct sect or party is refuted by Marcus Eremita, who seems to have been a disciple of St. John Chrysostom. His book Eis ton Melchisedek, or according to Photius “Against the Melchisedekites” (P.G., lxv, 1117), speaks of these new teachers … Continue reading “Melchisedechians”