Genesis 14:24
What does Genesis 14:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 14:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 14:24 means
Abram made one exception to his refusal, stipulating that only what his young men had already eaten, and the portion due to his confederates—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre—should be taken. This demonstrates Abram's fairness and his honoring of the agreement with his allies. While he personally refused any gain, he ensured that those who fought with him received their rightful share, distinguishing his spiritual commitment from the practical arrangements for his companions.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men that went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men that went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give me nothing but the food which the fighting-men who went with me have had; but let Aner and Eshcol and Mamre have their part of the goods.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men who have gone with me--Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre--they take their portion.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Except such things as the young men have eaten, and the shares of the men that came with me, Aner, Escol, and Mambre: these shall take their shares.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men that went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre, let them take their portion.
Context
This verse concludes Abram's response to the king of Sodom, specifying the exception for his young men and his allies (Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre) to take their portion. This shows Abram's fairness to his confederates while maintaining his personal vow of integrity. This concludes the significant interactions with both Melchizedek and the king of Sodom, bringing the chapter to a close.
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:
v.24This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 7:12
All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
- Romans 13:7
Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
- 1 Timothy 5:18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
- Genesis 14:13
And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew: now he dwelt by the oaks of Mamre, the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner; and these were confederate with Abram.
- Proverbs 3:27
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
- 1 Corinthians 9:14
Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.
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