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How great (pēlikos). Geometrical magnitude in contrast to arithmetical (posos), here only in N.T., “how distinguished.” He received tithes from Abraham (Heb 7:4-6) and he blessed Abraham (Heb 7:6-7) and even Levi is included (Heb 7:8-10).
Out of the chief spoils (ek tōn akrothiniōn). Old word from akros, top, and this, a heap (the top of the pile).
Patriarch (patriarchēs). lxx word (patria, tribe, archō, to rule) transferred to N.T. (Act 2:29).