1 tn Grk “the one”; in the translation the referent (Melchizedek) has been specified for clarity.
2 tn Grk “is not descended from them.”
3 tn Or “a tenth part.”
4 sn The verbs “collected…and blessed” emphasize the continuing effect of the past actions, i.e., Melchizedek’s importance.
5 sn This is a vague allusion to people described in scripture and extra-biblical literature and may include Abraham and Sarah (Gen 18:2-15), Lot (Gen 19:1-14), Gideon (Judg 6:11-18), Manoah (Judg 13:3-22), and possibly Tobit (Tob 12:1-20).