Genesis 14:20

And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

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Other Translations for Genesis 14:20

BSB
and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
AKJV
And blessed be the most high God, which has delivered your enemies into your hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
CPDV
And blessed be the Most High God, through whose protection the enemies are in your hands." And he gave him tithes from everything.
ERV
and blessed be God Most High, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him a tenth of all.
NHEB
and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." And he gave him a tenth of everything.
SMT
And praised be the most high God who delivered thine oppressors into thy hand; and he will give him of the tenth of all.

Commentary for Genesis 14:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 14:20
Summary
Priest credits God with military victory, receives tithe
Place
Salem
Event
Tithe presented to priest
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Blessing