Translations
Modern
The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the goods for yourself.”
Traditional
And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
Literal
And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give to me the souls, and take the goods for yourself.”
Latin
Dixit autem rex Sodomorum ad Abram: Da mihi animas, cetera tolle tibi.
Original
Hebrew
English
The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the goods for yourself.”
Notes
Abram understood that accepting the king of Sodom's offer (see study note on 14:1–2) might make him an ally or subject, as Lot had been. This could put God’s promises at risk. Faith looks beyond the world’s riches to the greater blessings that God will give.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people
Places
Sodom: Wicked city destroyed by God for its sins
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 Kedorlaomer King’s Highway Lot Mamre (Place) Palestine Patriarchs, Period of the Slave, Slavery Travel
Topics
Abraham: Defeats Chedorlaomer Liberality: King of Sodom to Abraham Rulers: Abraham Unselfishness: King of Sodom