# el elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן)

pronounced: el el-YON


**“God Most High” — the name Melchizedek spoke when he blessed Abram at Salem (Genesis 14:18-20)**

## In Scripture

> Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.
> — Genesis 14:18 (Exact occurrence — Melchizedek is introduced as priest of El Elyon.)

> He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:
> — Genesis 14:19 (Exact occurrence — Melchizedek blesses Abram in the name of El Elyon, possessor of heaven and earth.)


## How to read this entry

The definition comes from the IsraelForYou lexicon. Scripture quotations and their translation are named below; later tradition or modern usage is identified when it appears.


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