Genesis 14:19

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

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Word by word — the Hebrew

Word	Hebrew	Strong’s	Meaning
blessed	וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֖הוּ vay.va.re.Khe.hu	H1288	to kneel · conjunction + verb, piel sequential imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular + pronominal suffix, 3rd person masculine singular
said	וַיֹּאמַ֑ר vai.yo.Mar	H559	to say (used with great latitude) · conjunction + verb, qal sequential imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular
Blessed	בָּר֤וּךְ ba.Rukh	H1288	to kneel · verb, qal passive participle, masculine singular absolute
Abram	אַבְרָם֙ 'av.Ram	H87	Abram · proper noun, a man's name
high	עֶלְי֔וֹן el.Yon	H5945	an elevation · adjective, masculine singular absolute
God	לְאֵ֣ל le.'El	H410	strength · preposition + noun, common masculine singular absolute
possessor	קֹנֵ֖ה ko.Neh	H7069	to erect · verb, qal active participle, masculine singular construct
heaven	שָׁמַ֥יִם sha.Ma.yim	H8064	the sky (as aloft · noun, common masculine plural absolute
earth	וָאָֽרֶץ va.'A.retz	H776	the earth (at large · conjunction + noun, common feminine singular absolute

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Cross-references

Genesis 14:22 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,
Hebrews 7:6-7 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
Ruth 3:10 And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch…
Numbers 6:23-27 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
Psalms 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and…
Acts 16:17 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.
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Genesis 14:17-20

This paragraph begins with the mention of the respect which the king of Sodom paid to Abram at his return from the slaughter of the kings; but, before a particular account is given of this, the story of Melchizedek is briefly related, concerning whom observe, I. Who he was. He was king of Salem and priest of the most high God; and other glorious things are said of him, Heb 7:1, etc. 1. The rabbin, and most of our rabbinical writers, conclude that Melchizedek was Shem the son of Noah, who was king and priest to those that descended from him, according to the patriarchal model. But this is not at all probable; for why should his name be changed? And how came he to settle in Canaan? 2. Many Chr…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 14:18

Melchizedek--This victory conferred a public benefit on that part of the country; and Abram, on his return, was treated with high respect and consideration, particularly by the king of Sodom and Melchizedek, who seems to have been one of the few native princes, if not the only one, who knew and worshipped, "the most high God," whom Abram served. This king who was a type of the Saviour (Heb 7:1), came to bless God for the victory which had been won, and in the name of God to bless Abram, by whose arms it had been achieved--a pious acknowledgment which we should imitate on succeeding in any lawful enterprise.

Adam Clarke on Genesis 14:19

And he blessed him - This was a part of the priest's office, to bless in the name of the Lord, for ever. See the form of this blessing, Num 6:23-26; and for the meaning of the word to bless, see Gen 2:3 (note).

John Gill on Genesis 14:19

And he blessed him,.... Melchizedek blessed Abram, which was one part of his office as a priest, to wish and pray for a blessing on others, see Numbers 6:23, &c. and herein typified Christ, who really blesses or confers blessings on all his people, even spiritual blessings, such as redemption, remission of sins, and justifying righteousness, adoption, and eternal life: and said, blessed be Abram of the most high God; that is, may he be blessed by him who is the most high God, with all kind of blessings, both temporal and spiritual; or he declares him to be blessed of him, as he undoubtedly was, or foretells that he would be, as was certainly his case: and another epithet of God is added, wh…

The Church Fathers

He not only blessed him but also praised God. In the words "blessed be Abraham by God the most high, who created heaven and earth," he also highlighted to us God's power as distinguished from his creatures. If he in fact is God, Creator of heaven and earth, those worshiped by human beings would not be gods; Scripture says, remember, "Let those gods perish who did not make heaven and earth." The text reads, "Blessed be God, who delivered your enemies into your hands." Notice, I ask you, how he not only celebrates the just man but also acknowledges God's assistance. After all, without grace from above he could not have prevailed over the might of those besetting him. "Who delivered your enemies," the text says, namely, he it is who caused everything, he it is who rendered the strong powerless, he it is who brought down the armed hordes through those unarmed. From that source is the grace coming forth that provides you with such power.
— John Chrysostom, HOMILIES ON GENESIS 35.17

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Dictionary and topics

Abraham — Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named (Gen. 11:27) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises. Till the age of seventy, Abram sojourned among his kindred…
Amraphel — King of Shinar, southern Chaldea, one of the confederates of Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, in a war against Sodom and cities of the plain (Gen. 14:1, 4). It is now found that Amraphel (or Ammirapaltu)…
Lot — (Heb. goral, a “pebble”), a small stone used in casting lots (Num. 33:54; Jonah 1:7). The lot was always resorted to by the Hebrews with strictest reference to the interposition of God, and as a…
Melchizedek — King of righteousness, the king of Salem (q.v.). All we know of him is recorded in Gen. 14:18-20. He is subsequently mentioned only once in the Old Testament, in Ps. 110:4. The typical significance…
Abraham · General references — General references
Benedictions · .By Melchize — .By Melchize
Christ, The High Priest · Typified: Melchizedek — Typified: Melchizedek
Heathen · .Melchize — .Melchize
Melchizedek · King of Salem — King of Salem
Rulers · .Abraham — .Abraham
Types Of Christ · Melchizedek — Melchizedek

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

Genesis 14:19

Word by word — the Hebrew

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Genesis 14:17-20

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 14:18

Adam Clarke on Genesis 14:19

John Gill on Genesis 14:19

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Genesis 14:19

Word by word — the Hebrew

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Genesis 14:17-20

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 14:18

Adam Clarke on Genesis 14:19

John Gill on Genesis 14:19

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on Genesis 14:19

Keil & Delitzsch on Genesis 14:17–end

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 14:19-20

Rashi on Genesis 14:19