HEBREWS—NOTE ON Hebrews 7:3 Some have suggested that Melchizedek was a preincarnate appearance of the Son of God. As this passage indicates, however, Melchizedek was not in fact the Son of God but someone resembling the Son of God (literally, “having been made like the Son of God”). He is without father or mother or genealogy probably means simply that this information is not given anywhere in Scripture (in contrast to the Levitical priests, whose genealogies are recorded). The next phrase (neither beginning of days nor end of life) should probably be understood in the same way. The OT mentions no end to his priesthood. In that sense he continues a priest forever. Hebrews 1:1 seems to view Melchizedek as an ordinary man. He was a “type” or foreshadowing of Christ (see note on Rom. 5:14), who is truly the king of righteousness and who brings true peace.

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