Hebrew El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן). The name Melchizedek uses as priest of God Most High; Abram adopts the address (Gen 14:22) when refusing the king of Sodom's spoil. Hebrews 7 develops the Melchizedek-priesthood typology applied to Christ. Full treatment at Melchizedek.
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Each OT divine name is disclosed in a specific moment of encounter: the name is the revelation. The NT's "I AM" statements claim the same names for Christ.