Genesis 14:19
19 and he blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
Other Translations of Genesis 14:19
King James Version
19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
English Standard Version
19 And he blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor
The Message
19 and blessed him: Blessed be Abram by The High God, Creator of Heaven and Earth.
New King James Version
19 And he blessed him and said: "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;
New Living Translation
19 Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing: "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 14:19
Commentary on Genesis 14:17-20
(Read Genesis 14:17-20)
Melchizedek is spoken of as a king of Salem, supposed to be the place afterwards called Jerusalem, and it is generally thought that he was only a man. The words of the apostle, Hebrews 7:4. When we have received some great mercy from God, it is very fit we should express our thankfulness by some special act of pious charity. Jesus Christ, our great Melchisedek, is to have homage done him, and to be humbly acknowledged as our King and Priest; not only the tithe of all, but all we have, must be given up to him.