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Genesis 14:19 and he blessed Abram and said: "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he blessed him, and said, Blessed <i>be</i> Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Melchizedek blessed Abram and said, “Blessed (joyful, favored) be Abram by God Most High, Creator <i>and</i> Possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He blessed him and said: Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He blessed him and said: Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and said to Abram: "I bless you in the name of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He blessed Abram, and said, "Blessed is Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />blessed him, and said, "May the Most High God, who made heaven and earth, bless Abram! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Melchizedek blessed Abram and said, "Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he blessed Abram and said: ?Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He blessed him, and said, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Maker of heaven and earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he blesses him and says, “Blessed [is] Abram to God Most High, possessing the heavens and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he blesseth him, and saith, 'Blessed is Abram to God Most High, possessing heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will bless him, and will say, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessing the heavens and the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed him, and said: Blessed be Abram by the most high God, who created heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />he blessed him, and he said: “Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, who created heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He blessed Abram with these words: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he blessed him, saying, Blessed be Abram to God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he blessed him and said, “Blessed is Abram to God the Highest, Possessor of Heaven and Earth:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he blessed him, and said: 'Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Maker of heaven and earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he blessed Abram, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, who made heaven and earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/14-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3052" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/14.htm">Melchizedek Blesses Abram</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way·ḇā·rə·ḵê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and he blessed Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">“Blessed be</a> <a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: ’aḇ·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: lə·’êl (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">by God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5945.htm" title="5945: ‘el·yō·wn (Adj-ms) -- An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme. From alah; an elevation, i.e. Lofty; as title, the Supreme.">Most High,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7069.htm" title="7069: qō·nêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- A primitive root; to erect, i.e. Create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase; by implication to own.">Creator</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wā·’ā·reṣ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and earth,</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Hebrews 7:1-2</a></span><br />This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a></span><br />The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Hebrews 7:6-7</a></span><br />But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. / And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6</a></span><br />And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Hebrews 7:17</a></span><br />For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21</a></span><br />but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8</a></span><br />When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-15.htm">Psalm 115:15</a></span><br />May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Psalm 134:3</a></span><br />May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Psalm 47:2</a></span><br />How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2</a></span><br />I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Psalm 136:26</a></span><br />Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-26.htm">1 Corinthians 10:26</a></span><br />for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-28.htm">1 Corinthians 10:28</a></span><br />But if someone tells you, “This food was offered to idols,” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience—</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:</p><p class="hdg">he blessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-4.htm">Genesis 27:4,25-29</a></b></br> And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring <i>it</i> to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Genesis 47:7,10</a></b></br> And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/48-9.htm">Genesis 48:9-16</a></b></br> And Joseph said unto his father, They <i>are</i> my sons, whom God hath given me in this <i>place</i>. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them… </p><p class="hdg">Blessed be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10</a></b></br> And he said, Blessed <i>be</i> thou of the LORD, my daughter: <i>for</i> thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5</a></b></br> And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed <i>be</i> ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, <i>even</i> unto Saul, and have buried him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3,6</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <i>places</i> in Christ: … </p><p class="hdg">high.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/6-6.htm">Micah 6:6</a></b></br> Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, <i>and</i> bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Acts 16:17</a></b></br> The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.</p><p class="hdg">possessor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Genesis 14:22</a></b></br> 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,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. The earth <i>is</i> the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-10.htm">Psalm 50:10</a></b></br> For every beast of the forest <i>is</i> mine, <i>and</i> the cattle upon a thousand hills.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Creator</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-4.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/9-2.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">High</a> <a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">Possessing</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Possessor</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/14-20.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/14-20.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/17-16.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Creator</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/14-20.htm">High</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Possessing</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Possessor</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">The battle of four kings against the king of Sodom and his allies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/14-12.htm">Lot is taken prisoner.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Abram rescues him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Melchizedek blesses Abram, who gives him tithes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/14-21.htm">Abram restores the rest of the spoil to the king of Sodom.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and he blessed Abram and said:</b><br>Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of God Most High, blesses Abram. This blessing signifies a divine approval and recognition of Abram's faith and actions. In the ancient Near Eastern context, blessings were powerful pronouncements that conveyed favor and prosperity. Melchizedek's role as both king and priest is unique and foreshadows the dual role of Jesus Christ as both King and High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7:1-3</a>).<p><b>Blessed be Abram by God Most High,</b><br>The title "God Most High" (El Elyon) emphasizes God's supreme authority over all creation. This blessing acknowledges that Abram's victory over the kings was due to divine intervention. The use of "God Most High" connects to other biblical references where God is recognized as sovereign over all nations and powers (<a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Psalm 47:2</a>). It also highlights the monotheistic belief in one supreme God, contrasting with the polytheistic beliefs of surrounding cultures.<p><b>Creator of heaven and earth,</b><br>This phrase affirms God's role as the Creator, establishing His ultimate authority and ownership over all things. It echoes the creation narrative in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, reinforcing the belief that God is the origin of everything. This acknowledgment of God as Creator is foundational to the biblical worldview and is reiterated throughout Scripture (<a href="/isaiah/45-18.htm">Isaiah 45:18</a>, <a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3</a>). It underscores the idea that all blessings and victories come from the Creator, not from human effort alone.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram (Abraham)</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Abram is later known as Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelites. He is blessed by Melchizedek, indicating his favored status with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/melchizedek.htm">Melchizedek</a></b><br>The king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He is a mysterious figure who blesses Abram, signifying a divine endorsement of Abram's mission and life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god_most_high.htm">God Most High (El Elyon)</a></b><br>This title for God emphasizes His supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. It is a recognition of God's ultimate power and dominion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/salem.htm">Salem</a></b><br>Often identified with Jerusalem, Salem is the city over which Melchizedek reigns as king. It represents peace and righteousness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing.htm">The Blessing</a></b><br>The act of blessing Abram by Melchizedek is significant, as it acknowledges Abram's role in God's plan and the divine favor upon him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognition of God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understand that God is the Creator of heaven and earth, and His authority is supreme. This recognition should lead to a life of worship and submission to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_blessings.htm">The Role of Blessings</a></b><br>Blessings in the Bible often signify God's favor and purpose. Seek to live a life that aligns with God's will to receive His blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteous_leadership.htm">The Importance of Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>Melchizedek, as a king and priest, exemplifies righteous leadership. In our lives, we should strive to lead with integrity and righteousness, reflecting God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/connection_to_christ.htm">Connection to Christ</a></b><br>See the foreshadowing of Christ in Melchizedek's priesthood. Recognize Jesus as our eternal High Priest who intercedes for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Abram's life is marked by faith and obedience to God. Emulate Abram's faith by trusting in God's promises and obeying His commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'god_most_high'_signify.htm">What does "God Most High" signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reveal_only_to_israelites,_not_all.htm">If God created all people, why did He only reveal Himself to the Israelites in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_modern_believers_tithe_today.htm">Leviticus 27:30: If tithes of crops and animals were commanded, how should this apply to modern believers where agricultural offerings are rarely relevant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_melchizedek,_and_his_lineage.htm">Genesis 14:18: Who is Melchizedek, and why is there no clear historical or biblical lineage to verify his existence? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Possessor.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">creator, </span>or <span class= "ital">framer. </span>It is a poetical word, as are also those for "delivered" and "enemies." The form of the blessing, moreover, is poetical, as it is arranged in parallel clauses.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he blessed him</span> (in which act appears his distinctively sacerdotal character), and said (the form of the benediction is poetical, consisting of two parallel stanzas), <span class="cmt_word">Blessed be Abram</span> - so Isaac blessed Jacob (<a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Genesis 27:27</a>), and Jacob Joseph (<a href="/genesis/48-15.htm">Genesis 48:15</a>), conveying in each case a Divine bone-diction - <span class="cmt_word">of the most high God</span> - <span class="hebrew">לְ</span> after a passive verb indicating the efficient cause (<span class="accented">vide</span> Gesenius, § 143, 2, and cf. <a href="/genesis/31-15.htm">Genesis 31:15</a>; Proverbs 14:50) - <span class="cmt_word">possessor</span> - so Onkelos and Calvin; but <span class="accented">koneh</span>, from <span class="accented">kanah</span>, to erect, set up, hence found or create, means founder and creator (Gesenius), combines the meanings of <span class="greek">κτίζειν</span> and <span class="greek">κτᾶσθαι</span> (Keil), contains no indistinct allusion to the doctrine of <a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> (Murphy), and is rendered <span class="greek">ο{ς ἔκτισε</span> (LXX.) and <span class="accented">qui creavit</span> (Vulgate) - <span class="cmt_word">of heaven and earth.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/14-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and he blessed [Abram]</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇā·rə·ḵê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and said:</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאמַ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Blessed be</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּר֤וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abram</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by God</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Most High,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶלְי֔וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(‘el·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5945.htm">Strong's 5945: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Creator</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹנֵ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(qō·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7069.htm">Strong's 7069: </a> </span><span class="str2">To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of heaven</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and earth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/14-19.htm">OT Law: Genesis 14:19 He blessed him and said Blessed be (Gen. 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