Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, New Living Translation Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I solemnly swear to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, English Standard Version But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, Berean Standard Bible But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, King James Bible 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, New King James Version But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth, New American Standard Bible But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, NASB 1995 Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, NASB 1977 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, Legacy Standard Bible Then Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to Yahweh God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, Amplified Bible But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand and sworn an oath to the LORD God Most High, the Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth, Christian Standard Bible But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand in an oath to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, Holman Christian Standard Bible But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand in an oath to Yahweh, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, American Standard Version And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lifted up my hand unto Jehovah, God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, Contemporary English Version Abram answered: The LORD God Most High made the heavens and the earth. And I have promised him English Revised Version And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, GOD'S WORD® Translation But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I now raise my hand and solemnly swear to the LORD God Most High, maker of heaven and earth, Good News Translation Abram answered, "I solemnly swear before the LORD, the Most High God, Maker of heaven and earth, International Standard Version But Abram answered the king of Sodom, "I have made an oath to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, Majority Standard Bible But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, ?I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, NET Bible But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, "I raise my hand to the LORD, the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth, and vow New Heart English Bible But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I take an oath to God Most High, Maker of heaven and earth, Webster's Bible Translation And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lifted my hand to the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, World English Bible Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted up my hand to Yahweh, God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Abram says to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted up my hand to YHWH, God Most High, possessing the heavens and earth— Young's Literal Translation and Abram saith unto the king of Sodom, 'I have lifted up my hand unto Jehovah, God Most High, possessing heaven and earth -- Smith's Literal Translation And Abram will say to the king of Sodom, I lifted up my hand to Jehovah God the most high, possessing the heavens and the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he answered him: I lift up my hand to the Lord God the most high, the possessor of heaven and earth, Catholic Public Domain Version And he responded to him: “I lift up my hand to the Lord God, the Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth, New American Bible But Abram replied to the king of Sodom: “I have sworn to the LORD, God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth, New Revised Standard Version But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have sworn to the LORD, God Most High, maker of heaven and earth, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lifted up my hands to the God Most High, the possessor of heaven and earth, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abram said to the King of Sadom, “I have lifted my hands to God the Highest the Possessor of Heaven and Earth, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abram said to the king of Sodom: 'I have lifted up my hand unto the LORD, God Most High, Maker of heaven and earth, Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I will stretch out my hand to the Lord the most high God, who made the heaven and the earth, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Melchizedek Blesses Abram…21The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the goods for yourself.” 22But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, 23that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’… Cross References Hebrews 6:13-14 When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” Exodus 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Deuteronomy 32:40 For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever, Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. Psalm 115:15-16 May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. / The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind. Revelation 10:5-6 Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven. / And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay! 2 Kings 5:16 But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Isaiah 45:23 By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. Romans 14:11 It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” Matthew 5:34-35 But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. 1 Corinthians 10:26 for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Treasury of Scripture And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up my hand to the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, lift. Exodus 6:8 And 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. Deuteronomy 32:40 For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever. Daniel 12:7 And 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. unto. Genesis 21:23-31 Now 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… Judges 11:35 And 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. the most. Genesis 14:20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all. Genesis 17:1 And 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. Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. possessor. Genesis 14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: Genesis 21:33 And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. Jump to Previous Abram Creator Earth Hand Heaven Heavens High Lifted Maker Oath Possessing Possessor Raised Sodom SwornJump to Next Abram Creator Earth Hand Heaven Heavens High Lifted Maker Oath Possessing Possessor Raised Sodom SwornGenesis 14 1. The battle of four kings against the king of Sodom and his allies.12. Lot is taken prisoner. 14. Abram rescues him. 17. Melchizedek blesses Abram, who gives him tithes. 21. Abram restores the rest of the spoil to the king of Sodom. But Abram replied Abram, later known as Abraham, is a central figure in the Bible, revered as the patriarch of the Israelites. His response here is significant, as it demonstrates his unwavering faith and commitment to God. The Hebrew root for "replied" (עָנָה, 'anah) implies a thoughtful and deliberate response, indicating Abram's careful consideration and firm resolve in his dealings with the king of Sodom. to the king of Sodom I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High Creator of heaven and earth Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Abramאַבְרָ֖ם (’aḇ·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham replied וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Sodom, סְדֹ֑ם (sə·ḏōm) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5467: Sodom -- a Canaanite city near the Dead Sea “I have raised הֲרִימֹ֨תִי (hă·rî·mō·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise my hand יָדִ֤י (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֵ֣ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty Most High, עֶלְי֔וֹן (‘el·yō·wn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5945: An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme Creator קֹנֵ֖ה (qō·nêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own of heaven שָׁמַ֥יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and earth, וָאָֽרֶץ׃ (wā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Genesis 14:22 NIVGenesis 14:22 NLT Genesis 14:22 ESV Genesis 14:22 NASB Genesis 14:22 KJV Genesis 14:22 BibleApps.com Genesis 14:22 Biblia Paralela Genesis 14:22 Chinese Bible Genesis 14:22 French Bible Genesis 14:22 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 14:22 Abram said to the king of Sodom (Gen. 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