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Genesis 14:22

What does Genesis 14:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 14:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 14:22 means

Abram solemnly declared to the king of Sodom that he had sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth. This declaration underscores Abram's unwavering faith and his commitment to God as his ultimate provider and benefactor. By invoking God's supreme authority, Abram establishes the divine basis for his refusal to accept worldly riches, placing his trust solely in the Almighty.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have taken an oath to the Lord, the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Abram saith unto the king of Sodom, `I have lifted up my hand unto Jehovah, God Most High, possessing heaven and earth--

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he answered him: I lift up my hand to the Lord God the most high, the possessor of heaven and earth,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lifted up my hand to Jehovah, the Most HighGod, possessor of heavens and earth,

Context

This verse begins Abram's principled response to the king of Sodom's offer, grounding his refusal in an oath to God Most High. This follows the king of Sodom's proposal in verse 21 and demonstrates Abram's profound faith and singular reliance on God, explaining his actions in the subsequent verses.

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

v.22This passage

v.23that I will not take a thread nor a shoe-latchet nor aught that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 17:1

    And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, Jehovah appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

  • Haggai 2:8

    The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith Jehovah of hosts.

  • Exodus 6:8

    And I will bring you in unto the land which I sware to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for a heritage: I am Jehovah.

  • Genesis 14:19

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

  • Genesis 21:23

    now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son’s son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.

  • Genesis 21:33

    And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Jehovah, the Everlasting God.

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