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Is Melchizadek higher than Abraham spiritually or kingly, or both? Does the Order of Melchizadek refer to his person or to his title of Priest-King? Is it likely Melchizadek worshipped his pagan gods as well as Yaweh? Thank you so much!
Marion -
There have been many speculations about the Biblical Melchizadek, and there seems to be an agreement that he worshipped Abraham's God, but unlike Abraham, didn't have a covenant with God.
I am not familiar with the Order of Melchizadek, and can't therefore comment about it.
Gaddy
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Gaddy Yaari
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What I do: I'll help you understand Hebrew phrases or single words, as well as answer questions about Jewish practices. You may also try the Gooogle English-Hebrew translator, at http://www.google.com/dictionary?langpair=en%7Ciw&q=&hl=en&aq=f
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