Melchizedek
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) a priest and king of Salem.
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the higher order of priests in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Melchizedek
Ultimately from Hebrew Malkīṣedek “My king is righteousness,” or “My king is (the deity) Sedek”
Example Sentences
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The new group is called Men of Melchizedek, a reference to an Old Testament figure who was thought to be both a king and a priest.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2019
Both Opus Bono and Men of Melchizedek now list the same canon lawyer, the Rev. David Deibel, as their chairman.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2019
Winged cherubs at the top of the scene are shown struggling to haul the Melchizedek and Abraham tapestry onto the elaborate wall depicted behind them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2014
In fact, Pearce had taken part in Ready’s baptism in the Mormon Church and ordained him as an elder in the Melchizedek priesthood.
From Salon ● May 25, 2012
Then when he spoke about me he would say that I am Melchizedek, the king of Salem.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
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