Genesis 14:16 net — He retrieved all the stolen property. He also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, as well as the women and…

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"He retrieved all the stolen property. He also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, as well as the women and the rest of the people."

— Genesis 14:16, NET Bible

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Genesis 14 — Context

13

A fugitive came and told Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, the brother of Eshcol and Aner.(All these were allied by treaty with Abram.)

14

When Abram heard that his nephew had been taken captive, he mobilized his 318 trained men who had been born in his household, and he pursued the invaders as far as Dan.

15

Then, during the night, Abram divided his forces against them and defeated them. He chased them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus.

16

He retrieved all the stolen property. He also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, as well as the women and the rest of the people.

17

After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet Abram in the Valley of Shaveh(known as the King’s Valley).

18

Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine.(Now he was the priest of the Most High God.)

19

He blessed Abram, saying,“Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth.

Genesis 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 14:16 say?
Genesis 14:16 in the NET Bible reads: “He retrieved all the stolen property. He also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, as well as the women and the rest of the people.”
Where is Genesis 14:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 14:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 14, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 14:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 14:16 in?
Genesis 14:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 14:16?
Genesis 14:16 reads (NET): “He retrieved all the stolen property. He also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, as well as the women and the rest of the people.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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