Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

Melchizedek blessed Abram and said, "Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

He blessed him and said:

Abram is blessed by God Most High,
Creator of heaven and earth,

A Conservative Version

And 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:

Amplified

And Melchizedek blessed Abram and said,

“Blessed (joyful, favored) be Abram by God Most High,
Creator and Possessor of 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:

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

And he will bless him, and will say, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessing the heavens and the earth.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

And he blessed him and said, "Blessed [be] Abram by God Most High, Maker of heaven and earth.

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

"Blessed be Abram unto the most highest God, possessor of heaven and earth.

NET Bible

He blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

So he blessed him and said, - Blessed be Abram of GOD Most High, possessor of the heavens and earth;

Webster

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:

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And he blessed
בּרך 
Barak 
Usage: 330

him, and said

Usage: 0

be Abram
H87
אברם 
'Abram 
Usage: 61

of the most high
עליון 
'elyown 
Usage: 53

God
אל 
'el 
Usage: 114

of heaven
שׁמה שׁמים 
Shamayim 
Usage: 420

Images Genesis 14:19

Prayers for Genesis 14:19

Context Readings

Melchizedek's Blessing

18 King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine, since he was serving as the priest of God Most High. 19 Melchizedek blessed Abram and said, "Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, 20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your control." Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.


Cross References

Genesis 14:22

But Abram answered the king of Sodom, "I have made an oath to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants.

Hebrews 7:6-7

But this man, whose descent is not traced from them, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the man who had received the promises.

Genesis 27:4

Then prepare some food, just the way I like it, and bring it to me so that I can eat and bless you before I die."

Genesis 27:25-29

"Come closer to me," Isaac replied, "so I can eat some of the game, my son, and then bless you." So Jacob came closer, and Isaac ate. Jacob also brought wine so his father could drink.

Genesis 47:7

Later, Joseph brought his father Jacob to Pharaoh and introduced him. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Genesis 47:10

Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and then left the throne room.

Genesis 48:9-16

"These are my sons," Joseph replied. "God gave them to me here in Egypt." "Please bring them close to me," Jacob said, "so I can bless them."

Genesis 49:28

That's how Israel blessed these twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father told them when he pronounced his blessing for them, blessing each one with a blessing suitable for them.

Numbers 6:23-27

"Teach Aaron and his sons to bless the Israelis:

Ruth 3:10

He replied, "May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You've added to the gracious love you've already demonstrated by not pursuing younger men, whether rich or poor.

2 Samuel 2:5

So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead and told them, "May the LORD bless you, because you showed gracious love like this to your lord Saul by burying him.

Psalm 24:1

The earth and everything in it exists for the LORD the world and those who live in it.

Psalm 50:10

Indeed, every animal of the forest is mine, even the cattle on a thousand hills.

Psalm 115:16

The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but he gave the earth to human beings.

Micah 6:6

How am I to present myself in the LORD's presence and bow in the presence of the High God? Should I present myself with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?

Mark 10:16

Then after he had hugged the children, he tenderly blessed them as he laid his hands on them.

Luke 10:21

At that moment, the Holy Spirit made Jesus extremely joyful, so Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, because this is what was pleasing to you.

Acts 16:17

She would follow Paul and us and shout, "These men are servants of the Most High God and are proclaiming to you a way of salvation!"

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! He has blessed us in the Messiah with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm,

Ephesians 1:6

so that we would praise his glorious grace that he gave us in the Beloved One.

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