Genesis 14:21

“And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Genesis 14:21

And the King of Sodome said vnto Abram, giue me the persons, and take the goods to thy selfe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give the people to me and take the goods for yourself."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the king of Sodom said to Abram, Give me the prisoners and take the goods for yourself.
- Basic English Bible

And the king of Sodom said to Abram, Give me the souls, and take the property for thyself.
- Darby Bible

And the king of Sodom said to Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
- Webster's Bible

The king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give me the people, and take the goods to yourself."
- World English Bible

And the king of Sodom saith unto Abram, `Give to me the persons, and the substance take to thyself,'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the king of Sodom said unto Abram: 'Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Genesis 14:21

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 14:21


14:21 Give me the souls, and take thou the substance - So the Hebrew reads it. Here he fairly begs the persons, but as freely bestows the goods on Abram. Gratitude teaches us to recompense to the utmost of our power those that have undergone fatigues, or been at expence for our service.


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