Genesis 14:18 nasb — And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High.

NASB

"And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High."

— Genesis 14:18, NASB

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Genesis 14 — Context

15

He divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them, and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus.

16

He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions, and also the women, and the people.

17

Then after his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley).

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And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High.

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He blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;

20

And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand." He gave him a tenth of all.

21

The king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give the people to me and take the goods for yourself."

Genesis 14:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 14:18 say?
Genesis 14:18 in the NASB reads: “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High.”
Where is Genesis 14:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 14:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 14, verse 18.
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 14:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 14:18 in?
Genesis 14:18 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 14:18?
Genesis 14:18 reads (NASB): “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High.” 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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