Melchizedek (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק, Malki-Tzedek) is a Hebrew name that means “King of Righteousness.” The name is made up of two parts: malki (מַלְכִּי) and tzedek (צֶדֶק).

The first part, malki, comes from the Hebrew word melech (מֶלֶךְ), meaning “king.” The ending -i (ִי) is a possessive suffix that means “my.” So malki literally means “my king.”

The second part, tzedek, means “righteousness” or “justice.”

Put together, Malki-Tzedek means “My King is Righteousness” or more personally, “My King of Righteousness.” This adds a very personal layer to the title.

It doesn’t just describe what kind of king he is, it expresses a relationship. It reminds us that righteousness isn’t just a concept; it’s tied to a Person. When we say Yeshua is in the order of Malki-Tzedek, we’re not only affirming His role as a righteous king and priest, we’re declaring, He is my King of Righteousness.

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