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    Genesis 14 (KJV)

    Read Genesis chapter 14 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Genesis 14

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    Genesis 14:18

    "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: …"

    Genesis 14:17

    "And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return …"

    Genesis 14:19

    "And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most h…"

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    Genesis 14 Summary

    Genesis 14 records the first war mentioned in Scripture — a coalition of four kings against five — and Abraham's daring rescue of his nephew Lot. After the battle, the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek blesses Abraham and receives a tithe from him, while Abraham refuses the spoils offered by the king of Sodom.

    This chapter reveals Abraham as both a capable warrior and a man of deep principle. His encounter with Melchizedek introduces a priestly order that transcends Levitical law and foreshadows Christ's eternal priesthood.

    Key Themes

    Warfare and rescueMelchizedek's priesthoodTithing originsIntegrity in wealthCovenant faithfulness

    Key Verses in Genesis 14

    "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God."

    — Genesis 14:18

    Introduces the mysterious priest-king who prefigures Christ.

    "And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all."

    — Genesis 14:20

    First biblical mention of tithing.

    "I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet… lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich."

    — Genesis 14:23

    Demonstrates Abraham's integrity and trust in God as provider.

    Life Application

    Abraham's refusal to profit from the king of Sodom teaches that how you gain your wealth matters as much as the wealth itself. His encounter with Melchizedek reminds believers that gratitude and generosity — expressed through giving — acknowledge God as the true source of every victory.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who was Melchizedek in Genesis 14?

    Melchizedek was the king of Salem and priest of the most high God who blessed Abraham. He appears without recorded genealogy, and the book of Hebrews identifies him as a type of Christ whose priesthood is eternal.

    Why did Abraham give a tithe to Melchizedek?

    Abraham's tithe was an act of worship and gratitude, acknowledging that God delivered the victory. It established the principle of giving a tenth back to God long before the Mosaic law required it.

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