For this Melchisedec was both king of Salem, and a priest of the most high God; 'twas he who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him:

but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made.

now 'tis past dispute, he that is blessed is inferior to him that blesses:

by faith Jacob when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped leaning upon the top of his staff.