{How great} (p(886c)ikos). Geometrical magnitude in contrast to
arithmetical (posos), here only in N.T., "how distinguished."
He received tithes from Abraham (verses  4-6a ) and he blessed
Abraham ( 6b-7 ) and even Levi is included (verses  8-10 ). {Out
of the chief spoils} (ek t(936e) akrothini(936e)). Old word from
akros, top, and 	his, a heap (the top of the pile).
{Patriarch} (patriarch(8873)). LXX word (patria, tribe, arch(935c),
to rule) transferred to N.T. ( Ac 2:29 ).