Genesis 14:19 “and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Cre…”

Genesis 14:19

and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

World English Bible

He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.

American Standard Version

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore he blessed him, saying, Blessed art thou, Abram, of God most high possessour of heauen and earth,

Darby Translation

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the Most High God, possessor of heavens and earth.

Young's Literal Translation

and he blesseth him, and saith, 'Blessed [is] Abram to God Most High, possessing heaven and earth;

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“he blessed”

Numbers 6:23–27 Genesis 27:25–29 Genesis 47:10 Genesis 48:9–16 Genesis 49:28 Genesis 27:4

Numbers 6:23–27 · BSB

“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

Genesis 27:25–29 · BSB

“Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 47:10 · BSB

Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.

Genesis 48:9–16 · BSB

Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.”

Genesis 49:28 · BSB

These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing.

Genesis 27:4 · BSB

Then prepare a tasty dish that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I may bless you before I die.”

“Blessed be”

Ruth 3:10 Ephesians 1:3 2 Samuel 2:5 Ephesians 1:6

Ruth 3:10 · BSB

Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.

Ephesians 1:3 · BSB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

2 Samuel 2:5 · BSB

So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

Ephesians 1:6 · BSB

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

“high”

Acts 16:17 Micah 6:6

Acts 16:17 · BSB

This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”

Micah 6:6 · BSB

With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?

“possessor”

Genesis 14:22 Psalm 24:1 Matthew 11:25 Psalm 115:16 Luke 10:21 Psalm 50:10

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,

Psalm 24:1 · BSB

The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.

Matthew 11:25 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Psalm 115:16 · BSB

The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.

Luke 10:21 · BSB

At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Fat…

Psalm 50:10 · BSB

for every beast of the forest is Mine— the cattle on a thousand hills.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High —

20and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

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