Genesis 14:19 bbe — And blessing him, said, May the blessing of the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth, be on Abram:

Bible in Basic English

"And blessing him, said, May the blessing of the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth, be on Abram:"

— Genesis 14:19, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 14 — Context

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And he got back all the goods, and Lot, his brother's son, with his goods and the women and the people.

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And when he was coming back after putting to flight Chedorlaomer and the other kings, he had a meeting with the king of Sodom in the valley of Shaveh, that is, the King's Valley.

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And Melchizedek, king of Salem, the priest of the Most High God, took bread and wine,

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And blessing him, said, May the blessing of the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth, be on Abram:

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And let the Most High God be praised, who has given into your hands those who were against you. Then Abram gave him a tenth of all the goods he had taken.

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And the king of Sodom said to Abram, Give me the prisoners and take the goods for yourself.

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But Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have taken an oath to the Lord, the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth,

Genesis 14:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 14:19 say?
Genesis 14:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And blessing him, said, May the blessing of the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth, be on Abram:”
Where is Genesis 14:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 14:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 14, verse 19.
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 14:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 14:19 in?
Genesis 14:19 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 14:19?
Genesis 14:19 reads (BBE): “And blessing him, said, May the blessing of the Most High God, maker of heaven and earth, be on Abram:” 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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