“To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;”
and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means 'king of righteousness'; then also, 'king of Salem' means 'king of peace' — the etymological analysis reveals that Melchizedek's very name encodes his office and character. Righteousness and peace are the marks of eschatological kingship; Melchizedek's name prophesies the character of the messianic king.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 7:2
Paul wishing to show the difference between the New and Old [Covenant], scatters it everywhere; and shoots from afar, and noises it abroad, and prepares beforehand. For at once even from the introduction, he laid down this saying, that “to them indeed He spoke by prophets, but to us by the Son” c. i. 1, 2, and to them “at sundry times and in various manners,” but to us through the Son. Afterwards, having discoursed concerning the Son, who He was and what He had wrought, and…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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