Melchizedek
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See also: melchizedek
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (malkî-ṣed̠eq). The name literally means “righteousness is my king”.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Melchizedek
- A king and priest mentioned in the book of Genesis; contemporary of Abraham.
- 1611, King James Version of the Bible, Genesis 14:18:
- And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
Derived terms
Translations
king and priest
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Noun
Melchizedek (plural Melchizedeks)
- A very large champagne bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 30 liters, equivalent to 40 standard bottles.
Polish
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin Melchisedech, from Ancient Greek Μελχισέδεκ (Melkhisédek), from Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (malkî-ṣed̠eq).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɛl.xiˈzɛ.dɛk/
- Rhymes: -ɛdɛk
- Syllabification: Mel‧chi‧ze‧dek
- Homophone: melchizedek
Proper noun
Melchizedek m pers
- Melchizedek (king and priest mentioned in the book of Genesis; contemporary of Abraham)
Declension
Declension of Melchizedek
| singular | |
|---|---|
| nominative | Melchizedek |
| genitive | Melchizedka |
| dative | Melchizedkowi |
| accusative | Melchizedka |
| instrumental | Melchizedkiem |
| locative | Melchizedku |
| vocative | Melchizedku |
Derived terms
adjective
noun
Further reading
- Melchizedek in Polish dictionaries at PWN