Melchizedek Blesses Abram
Genesis 14:19
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"In the beginning", a plural word for God, and Spirit or wind (Genesis 1:1–2)
In 11 translations
- BSB
- and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
- KJV
- And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
- WEB
- He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.
- ASV
- And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:
- LSV
- and he blesses him and says, “Blessed [is] Abram to God Most High, possessing the heavens and earth;
- YLT
- and he blesseth him, and saith, 'Blessed [is] Abram to God Most High, possessing heaven and earth;
- DBY
- And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the Most High God, possessor of heavens and earth.El
- DRC
- Blessed him, and said: Blessed be Abram by the most high God, who created heaven and earth.
- GNV
- Therefore he blessed him, saying, Blessed art thou, Abram, of God most high possessour of heauen and earth,
- JPS
- And he blessed him, and said: 'Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Maker of heaven and earth;
- LXXE
- And he blessed Abram, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, who made heaven and earth,
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Original-language editions
- WLC
- וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֖הוּ וַיֹּאמַ֑ר בָּר֤וּךְ אַבְרָם֙ לְאֵ֣ל עֶלְי֔וֹן קֹנֵ֖ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃
- LXX-Br
- Καὶ εὐλόγησε τὸν Ἅβραμ, καὶ εἶπεν, εὐλογημένος Ἅβραμ τῷ Θεῷ τῷ ὑψίστῳ, ὃς ἔκτισε τὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ τὴν γῆν.
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
MelchizedekAbrahamGodChedorlaomerAmraphelSiddim, Vale ofTidalBabyloniaCities of the Plain; CiccarCamel
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Cross-references most cited first
- Hebrews 7:6–7But 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.
- Genesis 14:22But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
- Ruth 3:10Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
- Psalms 24:1The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
- Numbers 6:23–27“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His…
- Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Acts 16:17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”
- Genesis 48:9–16Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.” Now Israel’s eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly see.…
- Psalms 115:16The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.
- 2 Samuel 2:5So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.
- Genesis 47:10Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.
- Ephesians 1:6to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
- Luke 10:21At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes,…
- Genesis 49:28These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing.
- Micah 6:6With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?
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