Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

Genesis 14:19

Abraham
Praise and worshipCreation

17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king’s dale.

18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

21 And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.

Read the whole chapter

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
KJV
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
WEB
He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.
ASV
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:
DARBY
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the Most High God, possessor of heavens and earth.
BLB
And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram to El-Elyon, Possessor of the heavens and earth,
ÅB
Og han velsignet ham og sa: Velsignet være Abram av den høyeste Gud, som eier himmel og jord!
OTB
Han velsignet Abram og sa: “Velsignet være Abram av Gud Den Høyeste, Skaperen av himmel og jord.
B1930
Og han velsignet ham og sa: Velsignet være Abram av den høieste Gud, som eier himmel og jord!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Genesis 14:22

    And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,

    Read in context

  • Hebrews 7:6–7

    But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

    Read in context

  • Ruth 3:10

    And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

    Read in context

  • Psalms 24:1

    The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

    Read in context

  • Numbers 6:23–27

    Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

    Read in context

  • Ephesians 1:3

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

    Read in context

  • Matthew 11:25

    At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

    Read in context

  • Acts 16:17

    The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

    Read in context