Genesis 14:18–22
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
And *Melchizedek King of Salem brought foorth bread and wine: and he was the Priest of the most high God.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceHeb. 7.1.
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
And hee blessed him, and saide; Blessed bee Abram of the most high God, possessour of heauen and earth,
And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
And blessed bee the most high God, which hath deliuered thine enemies into thy hand: and hee gaue him *tithes of all.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceHeb. 7.4.
And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
And the King of Sodome said vnto Abram, giue me the †persons, and take the goods to thy selfe.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. soules.
And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,
And Abram said to the King of Sodome, I haue lift vp my hand vnto the LORD, the most high God, the possessour of heauen and earth,
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- Psalms 110:4Rank 1 from verse 18
- Hebrews 6:20–3Rank 2 from verse 18
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- Hebrews 5:6Rank 3 from verse 18
- Hebrews 5:10Rank 4 from verse 18
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- Acts 16:17Rank 6 from verse 18
- Psalms 57:2Rank 7 from verse 18
- Hebrews 7:10–22Rank 8 from verse 18
10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
13For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
16Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
21(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
10For hee was yet in the loynes of his Father when Melchisedec met him.
11If therefore perfection were by the Leuiticall Priesthood (for vnder it the people receiued the Law) what further neede was there, that another Priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not bee called after the order of Aaron?
12For the Priesthood being chaunged, there is made of necessitie a change also of the Law.
13For hee of whom these things are spoken, pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gaue attendance at the Altar.
14For it is euident that our Lorde sprang out of Iuda, of which tribe Moses spake nothing cōcerning Priesthood.
15And it is yet farre more euident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another Priest,
16Who is made not after the Law of a carnall commandement, but after the power of an endles life.
17For hee testifieth; Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchisedec.
18For there is verily a disanulling of the commandement going before, for the weakenesse and vnprofitablenesse thereof.
19For the Law made nothing perfect, ‖but the bringing in of a better hope did: by the which wee draw nigh vnto God.
20And in as much as not without an othe he was made Priest,
21(For those Priests were made ‖without an oath: but this with an oath, by him y t said vnto him, *The Lord sware and wil not repent, thou art a Priest for euer after the order of Melchisedec)
22By so much was Iesus made a suertie of a better Testament.
- Matthew 26:26–29Rank 10 from verse 18
26¶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
29But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.
26¶ And as they were eating, *Iesus took bread, and †blessed it, and brake it, and gaue it to the Disciples, and said, Take, eate, this is my body.
27And he tooke the cup, and gaue thankes, and gaue it to them, saying, Drinke ye all of it:
28For this is my blood of the new Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sinnes.
29But I say vnto you, I will not drinke henceforth of this fruite of the vine, vntill that day when I drinke it new with you in my fathers kingdom.
- Psalms 50:14Rank 11 from verse 18
- Psalms 7:17Rank 12 from verse 18
10And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
10And hee said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindnesse in the latter ende, then at the beginning, in as much as thou followedst not yong men, whether poore, or rich.
- Galatians 6:10Rank 14 from verse 18
- 2 Samuel 2:5Rank 15 from verse 18
5¶ And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
5¶ And Dauid sent messengers vnto the men of Iabesh Gilead, and said vnto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye haue shewed this kindnesse vnto your lord, euen vnto Saul, and haue buried him.
6¶ Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
6¶ †Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow my selfe before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calues of a yeere olde?
From verse 19
- Genesis 14:22Rank 1 from verse 19
- Hebrews 7:6–7Rank 2 from verse 19
6But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
7And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
6But he whose ‖descent is not counted from them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
7And without all contradiction, the lesse is blessed of the better.
10And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
10And hee said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindnesse in the latter ende, then at the beginning, in as much as thou followedst not yong men, whether poore, or rich.
- Numbers 6:23–27Rank 4 from verse 19
23Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,
24The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
25The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
26The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
27And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
23Speake vnto Aaron, and vnto his sonnes, saying, On this wise ye shall blesse the children of Israel, saying vnto them:
24The LORD blesse thee, and keepe thee:
25The LORD make his face shine vpon thee, and be gracious vnto thee:
26The LORD lift vp his countenance vpon thee, and giue thee peace.
27And they shall put my Name vpon the children of Israel, and I will blesse them.
- Psalms 24:1Rank 5 from verse 19
- Acts 16:17Rank 6 from verse 19
- Ephesians 1:3Rank 7 from verse 19
- Matthew 11:25Rank 8 from verse 19
25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
25¶ *At that time Iesus answered, and said, I thanke thee, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things frō the wise & prudent, & hast reueiled them vnto babes.
- 2 Samuel 2:5Rank 9 from verse 19
5¶ And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
5¶ And Dauid sent messengers vnto the men of Iabesh Gilead, and said vnto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye haue shewed this kindnesse vnto your lord, euen vnto Saul, and haue buried him.
- Ephesians 1:6Rank 10 from verse 19
- Genesis 27:25–29Rank 11 from verse 19
25And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.
26And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.
27And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed:
28Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
29Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.
25And he said, Bring it neere to me, and I will eate of my sonnes venison, that my soule may blesse thee: and hee brought it neere to him, and he did eate: and he brought him wine, & he dranke.
26And his father Isaac saide vnto him, Come neere now, and kisse me, my sonne.
27And hee came neere, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my sonne is as the smell of a field, which the LORD hath blessed.
28Therefore *God giue thee of the dew of heauen, and the fatnesse of the earth, and plenty of corne and wine.
29Let people serue thee, and nations bow downe to thee: bee LORD ouer thy brethren, & let thy mothers sonnes bow downe to thee: Cursed bee euery one that curseth thee, and blessed be hee that blesseth thee.
- Genesis 47:10Rank 12 from verse 19
- Genesis 48:9–16Rank 13 from verse 19
9And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.
10Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
11And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.
12And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
13And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand, and brought them near unto him.
14And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.
15¶ And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day,
16The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
9And Ioseph said vnto his father, They are my sonnes, whom God hath giuen me in this place: and he said, Bring them, I pray thee, vnto me, and I will blesse them.
10(Now the eyes of Israel were †dimme for age, so that he could not see,) and hee brought them neere vnto him, and he kissed them, and imbraced them.
11And Israel said vnto Ioseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and loe, God hath shewed me also thy seed.
12And Ioseph brought them out from betweene his knees, and hee bowed himselfe with his face to the earth.
13And Ioseph tooke them both, Ephraim in his right hand, toward Israels left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand towards Israels right hand, and brought them neere vnto him.
14And Israel stretched out his right hand, and layd it vpon Ephraims head who was the yonger; and his left hand vpon Manassehs head, guiding his hands wittingly: for Manasseh was the first borne.
15¶ And *he blessed Ioseph and said, God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walke, the God which fedde mee all my life long vnto this day,
16The Angel which redeemed mee from all euill, blesse the laddes, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and let them grow †into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
- Genesis 49:28Rank 14 from verse 19
28¶ All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is it that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them.
28¶ All these are the twelue tribes of Israel, and this is it that their father spake vnto them, and blessed them: euery one according to his blessing he blessed them.
- Luke 10:21Rank 15 from verse 19
21¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
21¶ In that houre Iesus reioyced in spirit, and said, I thanke thee, O father, Lord of heauen and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast reuealed them vnto babes: euen so father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.
6¶ Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
6¶ †Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow my selfe before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calues of a yeere olde?
- Psalms 115:16Rank 17 from verse 19
- Genesis 27:4Rank 18 from verse 19
- Genesis 47:7Rank 19 from verse 19
- Mark 10:16Rank 20 from verse 19
- Psalms 50:10Rank 21 from verse 19
From verse 20
- Genesis 28:22Rank 1 from verse 20
- Hebrews 7:4–9Rank 2 from verse 20
4Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
5And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
6But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
7And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
9And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
4Now consider how great this man was, vnto whō euen the patriarch Abraham gaue the tenth of the spoiles.
5And verily they that are of the sonnes of Leui, who receiue the office of the Priesthood, haue a commandement to take Tithes of the people according to the Law, that is of their brethren, though they come out of the loines of Abraham:
6But he whose ‖descent is not counted from them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
7And without all contradiction, the lesse is blessed of the better.
8And here men that die receiue tithes: but there hee receiueth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liueth.
9And as I may so say, Leui also who receiueth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
- Nehemiah 13:12Rank 3 from verse 20
- Deuteronomy 14:28Rank 4 from verse 20
- Malachi 3:10Rank 5 from verse 20
10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
10*†Bring ye all the tithes into the store-house, that there may be meate in mine house, & proue me now herewith, saith the LORD of hostes, if I will not open you the windowes of heauen, and powre you out a blessing, that there shall not be roome enough to receiue it.
- Deuteronomy 12:17Rank 6 from verse 20
17¶ Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:
17¶ Thou mayest not eate within thy gates the tithe of thy corne, or of thy wine, or of thy oyle, or the firstlings of thy heards, or of thy flocke, nor any of thy vowes which thou vowest, nor thy free will offerings, or heaue offering of thine hand:
- Deuteronomy 14:23Rank 7 from verse 20
23And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.
23And thou shalt eate before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall chuse to place his Name there, the tithe of thy corne, of thy wine, and of thine oyle, and the firstlings of thy herdes, and of thy flockes: that thou mayest learne to feare the LORD thy God alwayes.
- Genesis 24:27Rank 8 from verse 20
27And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master’s brethren.
27And hee saide, Blessed bee the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy, and his trueth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my masters brethren.
- Numbers 28:26Rank 9 from verse 20
26¶ Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the Lord, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:
26¶ Also in the day of the first fruits when ye bring a new meat offering vnto the LORD, after your weekes bee out: ye shall haue an holy conuocation, ye shall doe no seruile worke.
- 2 Chronicles 31:12Rank 10 from verse 20
12And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.
12And brought in the offerings and the tithes, and the dedicate things, faithfully: ouer which Cononiah the Leuite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.
- 2 Chronicles 31:5–6Rank 11 from verse 20
5¶ And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.
6And concerning the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto the Lord their God, and laid them by heaps.
5¶ And assoone as the commaundement †came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the first fruits of corne, wine and oile, & ‖hony, and of all the increase of the field, and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.
6And concerning the children of Israel and Iudah, that dwelt in the cities of Iudah, they also brought in the tithes of oxen and sheepe, and the tithe of holy *things, which were consecrated vnto the LORD their God, and layd them †by heapes.
- Ephesians 1:3Rank 13 from verse 20
- Joshua 10:42Rank 14 from verse 20
- Leviticus 27:30–32Rank 15 from verse 20
30And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.
31And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.
32And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord.
30And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORDs: it is holy vnto the LORD.
31And if a man will at all redeeme ought of his tithes, he shall adde thereto the fifth part thereof.
32And concerning the tithe of the herde, or of the flocke, euen of whatsoeuer passeth vnder the rod, the tenth shalbe holy vnto the LORD.
- Luke 18:12Rank 16 from verse 20
- Malachi 3:8Rank 17 from verse 20
- Nehemiah 10:37Rank 18 from verse 20
37And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
37And that we should bring the first fruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all maner of trees, of wine and of oile, vnto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God, and the tithes of our ground vnto the Leuites, that the same Leuites might haue the tithes, in all the cities of our tillage.
- Psalms 144:1Rank 19 from verse 20
- Psalms 44:3Rank 20 from verse 20
3For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
3For they got not the land in possession by their owne sword, neither did their owne arme saue them: but thy right hand, and thine arme, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a fauour vnto them.
- Psalms 68:19Rank 21 from verse 20
- Psalms 72:17–19Rank 22 from verse 20
17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
17††His name shall endure for euer: his name shalbe continued as long as the sunne: and men shalbe blessed in him; all nations shall call him blessed.
18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doth wonderous things.
19And blessed be his glorious name for euer, and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
- Romans 15:16Rank 23 from verse 20
16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
16That I should be the minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the ‖offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
- 1 Peter 1:3–4Rank 24 from verse 20
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which according to his †abundant mercy, hath begotten vs againe vnto a liuely hope, by the resurrection of Iesus Christ from the dead,
4To an inheritance incorruptible, and vndefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserued in heauen ‖for you,
- Genesis 9:26Rank 25 from verse 20
From verse 22
- Daniel 12:7Rank 1 from verse 22
7And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.
7*‖And I heard the man clothed in linnen, which was vpon the waters of the riuer, when he held vp his right hand, and his left hand vnto heauen, and sware by him that liueth for euer, that it shalbe for a time, times, and an halfe: and when hee shall haue accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall bee finished.
- Daniel 4:34Rank 2 from verse 22
34And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:
34*And at the end of the dayes, I Nebuchad-nezzar lift vp mine eyes vnto heauen, and mine vnderstanding returned vnto me, and I blessed the most high, and I praised, and honoured him that liueth for euer, whose dominion is an euerlasting dominion, and his kingdome is from generation to generation.
- Deuteronomy 32:40Rank 3 from verse 22
- Exodus 6:8Rank 4 from verse 22
8And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the Lord.
8And I will bring you in vnto the lande concerning the which I did †sweare to giue it, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Iacob, and I will giue it you for an heritage, I am the LORD.
- Judges 11:35Rank 5 from verse 22
35And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the Lord, and I cannot go back.
35And it came to passe when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter, thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I haue opened my mouth vnto the LORD, and I cannot goe backe.
- Psalms 24:1Rank 6 from verse 22
- Psalms 83:18Rank 7 from verse 22
- Revelation 10:5–6Rank 8 from verse 22
5And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
5And the Angel which I saw stand vpon the sea, and vpon the earth, lifted vp his hand to heauen,
6And sware by him that liueth for euer and euer, who created heauen, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should bee time no longer.
- Genesis 14:19–20Rank 9 from verse 22
19And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
20And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
19And hee blessed him, and saide; Blessed bee Abram of the most high God, possessour of heauen and earth,
20And blessed bee the most high God, which hath deliuered thine enemies into thy hand: and hee gaue him *tithes of all.
- Genesis 17:1Rank 10 from verse 22
1AND when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
1¶ And when Abram was ninetie yeres old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said vnto him, I am the almightie God, *walke before me, and be thou ‖perfect.
- Genesis 21:23–31Rank 11 from verse 22
23Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son’s son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.
24And Abraham said, I will swear.
25And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
26And Abimelech said, I wot not who hath done this thing: neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to day.
27And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
28And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.
29And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?
30And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.
31Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba; because there they sware both of them.
23Now therefore sweare vnto mee here by God, that thou wilt not †deale falsly with me, nor with my sonne, nor with my sonnes sonne: but according to the kindnesse that I haue done vnto thee, thou shalt doe vnto me, and to the land wherein thou hast soiourned.
24And Abraham saide, I will sweare.
25And Abraham reproued Abimelech, because of a well of water, which Abimelechs seruants had violently taken away.
26And Abimelech saide, I wote not who hath done this thing: neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to day.
27And Abraham tooke sheepe and oxen, and gaue them vnto Abimelech: and both of them made a couenant.
28And Abraham set seuen ewe lambes of the flocke by themselues.
29And Abimelech said vnto Abraham, What meane these seuen ewe lambes, which thou hast set by themselues?
30And he said, For these seuen ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witnesse vnto me, that I haue digged this well.
31Wherefore he called that place, †Beer-sheba: because there they sware both of them.
- Genesis 21:33Rank 12 from verse 22
- Haggai 2:8Rank 13 from verse 22
- Isaiah 57:15Rank 14 from verse 22
15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
15For thus saith the High and loftie One that inhabiteth eternitie, whose Name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place: with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to reuiue the spirit of the humble, and to reuiue the heart of the contrite ones.
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Genesis 14:18
A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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A place associated with Zion, over which Melchizedek was king, and whose name signifies peace.
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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.
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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.
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One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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The one true God.
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Genesis 14:19
1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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The one true God.
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One who possesses or owns.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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Genesis 14:20
1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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The one true God.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of deliver. Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
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Sense 1: Tenth parts given or owed. Sense 2: As a verb, gives or pays a tenth part.
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Genesis 14:21
A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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The city of Sodom near the Dead Sea, destroyed in the judgment recorded in Genesis.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
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Movables; household furniture. Wares; merchandize; commodities bought and sold by merchants and traders. Personal or movable estate.
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Genesis 14:22
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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The city of Sodom near the Dead Sea, destroyed in the judgment recorded in Genesis.
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Sense 1: To raise, bear up, or elevate physically. Sense 2: To direct upward or raise in expression, as the eyes, hands, voice, soul, prayer, or countenance. Sense 3: To exalt, restore, strengthen, or raise in condition or honour. Sense 4: To raise or wield against, as a hand, tool, weapon, or standard. Sense 5: In lift from off, to remove or take away.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The one true God.
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One who possesses or owns.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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17¶ And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king’s dale.
17¶ And the king of Sodome went out to meete him, (after his returne from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the Kings that were with him) at the valley of Saueh, which is the *Kings dale.
18And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
18And *Melchizedek King of Salem brought foorth bread and wine: and he was the Priest of the most high God.
Selected passage19And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
19And hee blessed him, and saide; Blessed bee Abram of the most high God, possessour of heauen and earth,
Selected passage20And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
20And blessed bee the most high God, which hath deliuered thine enemies into thy hand: and hee gaue him *tithes of all.
Selected passage21And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
21And the King of Sodome said vnto Abram, giue me the †persons, and take the goods to thy selfe.
Selected passage22And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,
22And Abram said to the King of Sodome, I haue lift vp my hand vnto the LORD, the most high God, the possessour of heauen and earth,
Selected passage23That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
23That I wil not take from a threed euen to a shoe latchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I haue made Abram rich: