Genesis 14:24-1964 bbe — Give me nothing but the food which the fighting-men who went with me have had; but let Aner and Eshcol and Mamre have t…
Bible in Basic English
"Give me nothing but the food which the fighting-men who went with me have had; but let Aner and Eshcol and Mamre have their part of the goods."
— Genesis 14:24-1964, Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 14 — Context
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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,
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That I will not take so much as a thread or the cord of a shoe of yours; so that you may not say, I have given wealth to Abram:
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Give me nothing but the food which the fighting-men who went with me have had; but let Aner and Eshcol and Mamre have their part of the goods.
Genesis 14:24-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 14:24-1964 say?
Genesis 14:24-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give me nothing but the food which the fighting-men who went with me have had; but let Aner and Eshcol and Mamre have their part of the goods.”
Where is Genesis 14:24-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 14:24-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 14, verses 24–1964.
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 14:24-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 14:24-1964 in?
Genesis 14:24-1964 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 14:24-1964?
Genesis 14:24-1964 reads (BBE): “Give me nothing but the food which the fighting-men who went with me have had; but let Aner and Eshcol and Mamre have their part of the goods.” 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.