Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Melchizedek
Usage: Μελχισεδέκ indecl., ὁ (Heb. מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק), Melchizedek: Heb.5:6, 10 6:20 7:1, 10-11 7:15, 17.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3198
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
11
Books
3
Strong's G3198 Quick Answer
Strong's G3198 Μελχισεδέκ (Melchisedek) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Melchisedek (mel-khis-ed-ek') n/p. 1. Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch [of Hebrew origin (H4442)] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include melchisedec. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- Melchisedek (mel-khis-ed-ek') n/p. 1. Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch [of Hebrew origin (H4442)]
- Usage
- 11 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- melchisedec
Meaning and Definition
Melchisedek (mel-khis-ed-ek') n/p. 1. Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch [of Hebrew origin (H4442)] KJV: Melchisedec Root(s): H4442
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3198. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3198 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Melchisedek, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Melchisedec
Hebrews 5:6
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How Strong's G3198 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 9 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3198 (Μελχισεδέκ) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 14:18 — Μελχισεδεκ
- Psalms 109:4 — Μελχισεδεκ
Strong's G3198 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G3198 in the New Testament
9 indexed usages in New Testament.
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Strong's G3198 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth loaves and wine, and he was the priest of the most high God.
The Lord swore, and will not repent, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.
Usage Excerpts
First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3198.
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth loaves and wine, and he was the priest of the most high God.
The Lord swore, and will not repent, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3198, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 9 usages, New Testament
Strong's G3198 FAQ
What does melchisedek (Μελχισεδέκ) mean?
Melchisedek (Strong's G3198) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Melchisedec". Melchisedek (mel-khis-ed-ek') n/p. 1. Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch [of Hebrew origin (H4442)]
How many times is melchisedek (Μελχισεδέκ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G3198 across 3 books.
Where can I study melchisedek (Μελχισεδέκ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3198 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate melchisedek (Μελχισεδέκ)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as melchisedec. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3198 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3198, with linked reader references where each row is available.