Genesis 14:22-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 14:17-24

Visited by kings. I. THE KING OF SALEM . 1. His exalted person . Neither a supramundane being, an angel, the Holy Ghost, or Christ; nor one of the early patriarchs, such as Enoch or Shem; but a Canaanitish (Shemite?) prince, whose capital was Salem (Jerusalem), and who united in his person the double function of priest and monarch of his people; probably the last official representative of the primitive religion, who here advances to meet and welcome the new faith in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 14:22

And Abram said unto the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand —a common form of swearing ( Deuteronomy 32:40 ; Ezekiel 20:5 , Ezekiel 20:6 ; Daniel 12:7 ; Revelation 10:5 , Revelation 10:6 ; cf. Virg; ' AE n.,' 12.195)— unto the Lord ( Jehovah ; which, occurring in the present document, proves the antiquity of its use as a designation of the Deity), the most high God ,— El-Elion ; thus identifying Jehovah with the God of Melchisedeck, and perhaps of the king of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 14:22-23

Abraham's independent spirit. "And Abraham said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up my hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, that I will not take from a thread even to a shoe latchet," &c.; When Lot chose the plains of Sodom he knew not what trials awaited him there. The king of Sodom was attacked and defeated. He escaped, but many of his subjects were either slaughtered or made captive. Lot was carried away by the invading host. Abraham... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 14:23

That I will not take —literally, if (sc. I shall take); an abbreviation for "May God do so to me, if …!" (cf. 1 Samuel 3:17 ; 2 Samuel 3:35 ). The particle אִם has the force of a negative in adjuration— from a thread even to a shoe-latchet, and that I will not take any thing (literally, and if I shall take anything ) that is thine, —literally, of all that ( sc . belongs) to thee— lest thou shouldest say (literally, and thou shalt not say ), I have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 14:24

Save — בִּלְעָדַי , compounded of בַּל , not, and עַד , unto—not unto; a particle of deprecation, meaning, "nothing shall come unto me" (cf. Genesis 41:16 )— only that which the young men— נַעַר , a primitive word (cf. Sanscrit, nara, man; nari , nari , woman; Zend; naere ; Greek, ἀνήρ ), applied to a new-born child ( Exodus 2:1-25 :26; 1 Samuel 4:21 ), a youth of about twenty ( Genesis 34:19 ; Genesis 41:15 ), a servant, like παῖς ( Genesis 37:2 ; 2... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 14:1-24

- Abram Rescues Lot1. אמרפל 'amrāpel, Amraphel; related: unknown. אלריוך 'aryôk, Ariok, “leonine?” related: ארי 'arı̂y, “a lion:” a name re-appearing in the time of Daniel Daniel 2:14. אלסר 'elāsār Ellasar (related: unknown) is identified with Larsa or Larancha, the Λάρισσα Larissa or Λαράχων Larachōn of the Greeks, now Senkereh, a town of lower Babylonia, between Mugheir (Ur) and Warka (Erek) on the left bank of the Frat. כדרלעמר kedārlā‛omer, Kedorla’omer, was compared by Col.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 14:22-23

Genesis 14:22-23 . Here observe, 1st, Abram gives to God the same titles that Melchizedek had just now used. It is good to learn of others how to order our speech concerning God, and to imitate those who speak well in divine things. 2d, The ceremony used in this oath; I have lift up my hand In religious swearing, we appeal to God’s knowledge of our truth and sincerity, and imprecate his wrath if we swear falsely; and the “lifting up of the hands” is expressive of both. Lest thou shouldest... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 14:1-24

Click image for full-size versionAbram meets Melchizedek (14:1-24)Lot’s selfish choice brought him unexpected trouble. In the Dead Sea region where Lot lived, a group of city-states rebelled against their Mesopotamian overlords and brought war upon themselves. Lot was captured and his possessions plundered (14:1-12). Abram was in no danger but he was concerned for Lot. With a fighting force of over three hundred from his large household, along with others from neighbouring households, he... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 14:22

lift up mine hand = I swear. Compare Exodus 6:8 . Psalms 106:26 . Isaiah 3:7 margin. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). See App-6 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 14:23

I will not take. The blessing of Melchizedek, and the bread and wine, prepared him for this great renunciation. read more

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