Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Melchisedech (Hebrew: king of justice) King of Salem, most probably Jerusalem, and a priest of the Most High God. He came to meet Abram after his victory over Chodorlahomor and his allies (Genesis 14), and on this occasion brought forth bread and wine, blessed Abram, thanked God for the victory, and received tithes of all … Continue reading “Melchisedech”

Melchisedec, Melchizedek [Melchi’sedec] [Melchi’zedek] King of Salem and priest of the most high God. He came forth to meet Abraham after he had rescued Lot and those taken with him. Melchisedec brought forth bread and wine, and blessed Abraham, and Abraham gave to him tithes of all. He was a type of Christ as a … Continue reading “Melchisedec, Melchizedek”

Melchisedec (Hebrews v-vii). SEE MELCHIZEDEK. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Melchisedec Melchis’edec. (king of righteousness). Heb 5:1; Heb 6:1; Heb 7:1. See Melchizedek. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Melchior, Johann a Reformed theologian of Germany, was born in 1646. He studied at different universities; was in 1667 pastor at Frech, in the duchy of Julich, in 1672 at Kattekirchen, in 1677 at Dusseldorf, in 1682 doctor of theology, and died at Dillenburg, October 15, 1689. He wrote, Clavis Prophetica Cantici Canticoruum Salomonis: Conmmentarius … Continue reading “Melchior, Johann”

Melchior Cano (1509-1560) Dominican theologian, born Tarancn, Spain; died Toledo. Educated at Salamanca and the College of Saint Gregory, Valladolid, he taught philosophy and theology, obtaining the first chair of theology at Alcala , and succeeding his former master, Francis de Victoria, at Salamanca, 1546 . He rendered important service in the deliberations and achievements … Continue reading “Melchior Cano”

Melchior, ALBRECHT WILHELM a German theologian, was born at Herborn March 12,1685. His father, who died in 1690, was superintendent and professor of theology. Albrecht commenced his academic course at Duisburg, but continued his studies at the university at Franecker. He -paid special attention to Oriental languages and literature. He finished his studies at Utrecht, … Continue reading “Melchior, ALBRECHT WILHELM”

Melchior the name attributed in Romish legends to one of the wise men who visited the infant Saviour. SEE MAGI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Melchiel (), a person whose son Charmis was one of the three governors of Bethulia (Jdt 6:15). The Vulgate has a different reading, making Charmis the same as Gothoniel; and the Peshito gives the name Manshajel. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Melchiel MELCHIEL.The father of Charmis (Jdt 6:15). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of … Continue reading “Melchiel”

Melchias (), the Greek form (in’the Apocrypha) of the Hebrews MALCHIAH; namely, (a) 1Es 9:26; (b) 1Es 9:32; (c) 1Es 9:44. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Melchias MELCHIAS.1. 1Es 9:26 = Malchijah, Ezr 10:25; Ezr 10:2, 1Es 9:32 = Malchijah, Ezr 10:31; Ezr 10:3, 1Es 9:44 = Malchijah, Neh 8:4. Fuente: Hastings’ … Continue reading “Melchias”

Melchiah (Hebrews Malkiyah, , Jehovah’s king; Sept. ), a priest, the father of Pashur (Jer 21:1); elsewhere called MALCHIAH (Jer 38:1; Neh 11:12) and MALCHIJAH (1Ch 9:12). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Melchiah mel-ka (, malkhyah, Yah’s king): A priest and father of Pashur (Jer 21:1 the King James Version); elsewhere and … Continue reading “Melchiah”