Gênesis 14

Gênesis 14

MacArthur: If Abram acceded to the king of Sodom’s request, he would have allowed that wicked king to attribute Abram’s wealth to the king’s generosity, thus distorting the clear testimony of the Lord’s blessings on his life. To accept such payment would belie his trust in God! Such a personal commitment would not be foisted upon his allies, who could make their own decisions. As for his own servants, their meals taken from the spoils was sufficient compensation. Undoubtedly, the servants remembered their master’s reaction and testimony; it overcame much of the negative aspects in the memory of the earlier exit from Egypt (12:20). Genesis 14:22 Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, lift: Ex 6:8 De 32:40 Da 12:7 Rev 10:5,6 unto: Ge 21:23-31 Judges 11:35 the most: Ge 14:20 17:1 Ps 24:1 83:18 Isa 57:15 Da 4:34 Hag 2:8 possessor: Ge 14:19 21:33 Genesis 14 Resources - Multiple sermons and commentaries ABRAM TELLS PAGAN KING OF HIS OATH TO EL ELYON I have sworn - "I have lifted up my hand." NET = "I raise my hand." This indicates Abram made an oath to God, made a solemn promise. To the LORD God (el) Most High (elyon; Lxx - hupsistos), possessor of heaven and earth - NIV = "God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth." Note that here Abram links the Names Jehovah/ Yahweh and El Elyon identifying them as One and the same. Genesis 14:23 that I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours, for fear you would say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ That I: 1Ki 13:8 2Ki 5:16,20 Es 9:15,16 2Co 11:9-11 12:14 lest: 2Co 11:12 Heb 13:5 Genesis 14 Resources - Multiple sermons and commentaries ABRAM'S PROPER PERSPECTIVE This passage continues his vow in v22 and gives the specific stipulations of his vow. that I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours, for fear you would say, ‘I have made Abram rich. NET - "...that I will take nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. That way you can never say, 'It is I who made Abram rich." Viewing God as El Elyon the Possessor of Everything helped Abraham keep himself (and his personal possessions), his victory (and material spoils) and the honor and hospitality offered by the other kings in a proper perspective. NET NOTE - The oath formula is elliptical, reading simply: “… if I take.” It is as if Abram says, “[May the LORD deal with me] if I take,” meaning, “I will surely not take.” The positive oath would add the negative adverb and be the reverse: “[God will deal with me] if I do not take,” meaning, “I certainly will.” Bob