Genesis 14:19

Translations

Modern

…and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Traditional

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

Literal

And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram to El-Elyon, Possessor of the heavens and earth,

Latin

…benedixit ei, et ait: Benedictus Abram Deo excelso, qui creavit cælum et terram:

Original

Hebrew

English

…and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Notes

Genesis 14:19–20

By giving a tenth of everything to Melchizedek, Abram acknowledged Melchizedek as spiritual authority (see Hebrews 7:4). He affirmed that God had given him victory.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Melchizedek Blessing Symbolic Numbers The Priestly Blessing The Servant-Leader

Related verses

Hebrews 7:6–7
But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
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Ruth 3:10
Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
Psalm 24:1
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Numbers 6:23–27
“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
Acts 16:17
This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
Genesis 27:25–29
“Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank.
Ephesians 1:6
…to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
Genesis 48:9–16
Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.”
2 Samuel 2:5
So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

Parallels

Psalm 110:1–7 Hebrews 7:1–10

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Alliance Aner (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Chedorlaomer Cities of the Plain Ebla Tablets El Eshcol (Person) Genesis, Book of God, Names of Hebrews, Letter to the Jerusalem Kedorlaomer King’s Highway Lot Mamre (Place) Melchizedek Palestine Patriarchs, Period of the Travel

Topics

Abraham is Blessed by Melchizedek Abraham: Defeats Chedorlaomer Benedictions by Melchizedek. Upon Abraham God: Sovereign Heathen: Melchizedek Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Melchizedek Melchizedek: King of Salem Rulers: Abraham the High Priest Christ: Typified: Melchizedek Types of Christ: Melchizedek

Genesis 14:19

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