Melquisedec

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Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old Spanish Melchysedec, from Late Latin Melchisedech, from Koine Greek Μελχισέδεκ (Melkhisédek), from Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (malkī-ṣeḏeq).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /melkiseˈdek/
  • Rhymes: -ek
  • Syllabification: Mel‧qui‧se‧dec

Proper noun

Melquisedec m

  1. (biblical) Melchizedek
    • 1602, La Santa Biblia (antigua versión de Casiodoro de Reina), Génesis 14:18:
      Entonces Melchîsedec, rey de Salem, sacó pan y vino; y cual era sacerdote del Dios alto;
      And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. (KJV)
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