Genesis 14:18-20
Amplified Bible
18 [a]Melchizedek king of Salem (ancient Jerusalem) brought out bread and wine [for them]; he was the priest of [b]God Most High. 19 And Melchizedek blessed Abram and said,
“Blessed (joyful, favored) be Abram by God Most High,
Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth;
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And blessed, praised, and glorified be God Most High,
Who has given your enemies into your hand.”
And Abram gave him a tenth of all [the treasure he had taken in battle].(A)
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- Genesis 14:18 Heb king of righteousness.
- Genesis 14:18 Heb El Elyon and so throughout the chapter. The supreme Ruler of all the universe; His dominion is all encompassing and everlasting.
Genesis 14:18-20
New International Version
18 Then Melchizedek(A) king of Salem(B) brought out bread(C) and wine.(D) He was priest of God Most High,(E) 19 and he blessed Abram,(F) saying,
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,(G)
Creator of heaven and earth.(H)
20 And praise be to God Most High,(I)
who delivered your enemies into your hand.”
Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.(J)
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