Genesis 14:18
Douay-Rheims
But Melchisedech the king of Salem, bringing forth bread and wine, for he was the priest of the most high God,
Francis Patrick Kenrick
Heb. 7 : 6. n Ii is not stated for what purpose he brought them forth, but the mention of his priestly character led the ancients to regard them as offerings made to Ood. Philo, the Jew, speaks of him as sacrificing in thanksgiving for the victory : imvucta l$vc. All the fathers recognize in the bread and wine types of the Eucharistic sacrifice by Christ, the priest forever after the manner of Melchizedek. St Cyprian exclaims :
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1863 · Genesis 14:18
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