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Berean Standard Bible

“and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.”

Genesis 14:20

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After Abram rescues his nephew Lot from four invading kings, he is met by Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High. The mysterious king brings bread and wine and speaks a blessing over Abram.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

World English Bible (WEB)

and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Abram gave him a tenth of all.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

and blessed be God Most High, who hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him a tenth of all.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And let the Most High God be praised, who has given into your hands those who were against you. Then Abram gave him a tenth of all the goods he had taken.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y bendito sea el Dios alto, que entregó tus enemigos en tu mano. Y dióle Abram los diezmos de todo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Alabado sea el Dios Altísimo que te permitió derrotar a tus enemigos!». Entonces Abram le entregó a Melquisedec la décima parte de todos los bienes que había recuperado.

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