Genesis 14:22

And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,

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Other Translations for Genesis 14:22

BSB

But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

AKJV

And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up my hand to the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,

CPDV

And he responded to him: "I lift up my hand to the Lord God, the Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth,

ERV

And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth,

NHEB

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I take an oath to God Most High, Maker of heaven and earth,

SMT

And Abram will say to the king of Sodom, I lifted up my hand to Jehovah God the most high, possessing the heavens and the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 14:22

AndAbramH87Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbtothekingH4428Noun MasculineofSodomH5467Proper Name LocationIhaveliftupH7311VerbminehandH3027Noun FeminineuntotheLORDH3068Proper NamethemosthighH5945 GodH410Noun MasculinethepossessorH7069VerbofheavenH8064Noun MasculineandearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 14:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 14:22

Summary

Abram swears covenant with God regarding refusal

Place

Valley of Shaveh

Event

Abram takes oath

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC