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Genesis 14:19

What does Genesis 14:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 14:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 14:19 means

Melchizedek blessed Abram, acknowledging him as 'blessed of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.' This blessing is a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty and Abram's favored status. It affirms that Abram's victory was not merely by human strength but by divine intervention. This recognition of God as the ultimate ruler and provider sets a spiritual tone for Abram's subsequent decisions, guiding his moral stance toward the spoils of war.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And blessing him, said, May the blessing of the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth, be on Abram:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he blesseth him, and saith, `Blessed <FI>is<Fi> Abram to God Most High, possessing heaven and earth;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Blessed him, and said: Blessed be Abram by the most high God, who created heaven and earth.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the Most HighGod, possessor of heavens and earth.

Context

This verse contains Melchizedek's significant blessing upon Abram, acknowledging God Most High as the source of Abram's blessings and victory. It directly follows Melchizedek's introduction and his offering of bread and wine, deepening the spiritual significance of their encounter and leading into Melchizedek's praise of God and Abram's response.

v.18And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.

v.19This passage

v.20and blessed be God Most High, who hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him a tenth of all.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 115:16

    The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.

  • Genesis 27:4

    and make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.

  • Mark 10:16

    And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

  • Micah 6:6

    Wherewith shall I come before Jehovah, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old?

  • Genesis 14:22

    And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lifted up my hand unto Jehovah, God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth,

  • Genesis 27:25

    And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.

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