KJV ORIGINAL
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he blessed him and said, 'May Abram be blessed by the Most High God, who owns heaven and earth.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Melchizedek, a priest-king, blessed Abraham in the name of God who rules over everything.
📚 Historical Context
This verse records Melchizedek, the mysterious king-priest of Salem (later Jerusalem), blessing Abraham after his victory in rescuing Lot. Melchizedek brought bread and wine and acknowledged the same God that Abraham worshiped, calling Him 'the Most High God.' This encounter is significant because it shows God being recognized and worshiped by people outside Abraham's family line.
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