Genesis 14:23

That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:

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Other Translations for Genesis 14:23

BSB
that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
AKJV
That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is yours, lest you should say, I have made Abram rich:
CPDV
that from one thread within a blanket, even to a single shoelace, I will not take anything from that which is yours, lest you say, 'I have enriched Abram,'
ERV
that I will not take a thread nor a shoelatchet nor aught that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
NHEB
that I will not take a thread nor a sandal strap nor anything that is yours, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
SMT
If from a line and to a shoe-string and if I shall take from all which is to thee, and thou shalt not say I enriched Abram:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 14:23

ThatIwillnotH518takefromathreadH2339Noun MasculineeventoashoelatchetH8288Noun MasculineandthatIwillnotH518takeH3947VerbanythingthatisthinelestthoushouldestsayH559VerbIhavemadeH6238VerbAbramH87Proper Name MasculinerichH6238Verb

Commentary for Genesis 14:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 14:23
Summary
Abram refuses enrichment through worldly plunder
Place
Valley of Shaveh
Event
Abram rejects material gain
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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