Abstract
Malkizedeq is a mysterious and significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, mentioned in Genesis 14, Psalm 110, and later developed in the Dead Sea Scrolls. This paper explores the grammatical, theological, and literary complexities surrounding Malkizedeq’s role as a priest-king and his portrayal in these three contexts. The Genesis narrative’s ambiguous pronouns create interpretative challenges, raising questions about the interaction between Abram and Malkizedeq. Psalm 110 casts Malkizedeq as a priestly archetype, while the Dead Sea Scrolls present him as an eschatological figure. This paper examines how Malkizedeq’s figure evolved, focusing on linguistic and contextual analysis, ancient Near Eastern parallels, and the theological significance of his depiction.
