New International VersionHe recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people.
New Living TranslationAbram recovered all the goods that had been taken, and he brought back his nephew Lot with his possessions and all the women and other captives.
English Standard VersionThen he brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his kinsman Lot with his possessions, and the women and the people.
Berean Standard BibleHe retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.
King James BibleAnd he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.
New King James VersionSo he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the people.
New American Standard BibleHe brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions, and also the women, and the other people.
NASB 1995He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions, and also the women, and the people.
NASB 1977And he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions, and also the women, and the people.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd he brought back all the possessions, and he also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions and also the women and the people.
Amplified BibleAnd he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, and also the women, and the people.
Christian Standard BibleHe brought back all the goods and also his relative Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the other people.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe brought back all the goods and also his relative Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the other people.
American Standard VersionAnd he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.
Contemporary English Versionand Abram went after them. He brought back his nephew Lot, together with Lot's possessions and the women and everyone else who had been captured.
English Revised VersionAnd he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe brought back everything they had, including women and soldiers. He also brought back his relative Lot and his possessions.
Good News Translationand got back all the loot that had been taken. He also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other prisoners.
International Standard VersionHe recovered all the goods and brought back his nephew Lot, together with his possessions, the women, and the other people.
NET BibleHe retrieved all the stolen property. He also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, as well as the women and the rest of the people.
New Heart English BibleHe brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his relative, Lot, and his possessions, as well as the women and the other people.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.
World English BibleHe brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot and his goods, and the women also, and the other people. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he brings back the whole of the substance, and he has also brought back his brother Lot and his substance, and also the women and the people.
Young's Literal Translation and he bringeth back the whole of the substance, and also Lot his brother and his substance hath he brought back, and also the women and the people.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he shall turn back all the substance, and also Lot, his brother, and having turned back his cattle, and also the women and the people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he brought back all the substance, and Lot his brother, with his substance, the women also the people.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he brought back all the substance, and Lot his brother, with his substance, likewise the women and the people.
New American BibleHe recovered all the possessions. He also recovered his kinsman Lot and his possessions, along with the women and the other people.
New Revised Standard VersionThen he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his nephew Lot with his goods, and the women and the people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he brought back all the goods, and also brought back Lot, his nephew, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd they returned all the possessions, also he returned Lot, son of his brother, and his possessions, also the wives also the people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd he recovered all the cavalry of Sodom, and he recovered Lot his nephew, and all his possessions, and the women and the people.
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Context Abram Rescues Lot… 15During the night, Abram divided his forces and routed Chedorlaomer’s army, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. 16He retrievedallthe goods,as well ashis relativeLotand his possessions,together withthe womenand the rest of the people.
Cross References Hebrews 7:1-2This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
Hebrews 11:33-34who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.
1 Samuel 30:18-19So David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives. / Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back.
Isaiah 41:2Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow.
Isaiah 49:25Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.
2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Psalm 110:1-4A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” / The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” / Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth. ...
Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
Colossians 1:13He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
Romans 8:37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
2 Peter 2:9if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
Exodus 3:8I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Deuteronomy 20:4For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”
Joshua 10:19But you, do not stop there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Do not let them reach their cities, for the LORD your God has delivered them into your hand.”
Judges 7:24-25Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah. / They also captured Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian; and they killed Oreb at the rock of Oreb and Zeeb at the winepress of Zeeb. So they pursued the Midianites and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side of the Jordan.
Treasury of Scripture And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. Genesis 14:11,12 And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way… Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 1 Samuel 30:8,18,19 And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtakethem, and without fail recoverall… Jump to Previous Brother'sGoodsKinsmanLotPossessionsPropertyRecoveredRelativeSubstanceTogetherWholeWomenJump to Next Brother'sGoodsKinsmanLotPossessionsPropertyRecoveredRelativeSubstanceTogetherWholeWomenGenesis 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.He retrieved all the goodsThis phrase highlights Abram's successful recovery of the possessions taken by the coalition of kings led by Chedorlaomer. The retrieval of goods signifies not only a military victory but also a restoration of what was unjustly taken. This act of recovery can be seen as a precursor to the biblical theme of redemption and restoration, where God restores what has been lost or taken from His people. as well as his relative Lot
Abram's rescue of Lot underscores the importance of family loyalty and responsibility. Lot, Abram's nephew, had chosen to live in Sodom, a decision that led to his capture. This act of rescue reflects the biblical principle of kinship and the duty to protect and support one's family, even when they make unwise choices. It also foreshadows the concept of intercession, where one intervenes on behalf of another, a role that Christ fulfills for humanity. and his possessions
The mention of Lot's possessions being retrieved emphasizes the completeness of Abram's victory. In the ancient Near Eastern context, possessions were a sign of wealth and status. The recovery of Lot's possessions not only restores his material wealth but also his dignity and standing. This can be seen as a reflection of God's provision and care for His people, ensuring that they lack nothing. together with the women
The inclusion of women in the list of those rescued highlights the comprehensive nature of Abram's mission. In the patriarchal society of the time, women were often vulnerable and at risk during conflicts. Abram's successful rescue of the women demonstrates a concern for the protection and well-being of all members of the community, reflecting God's inclusive care for all His creation. and the rest of the people
This phrase indicates that Abram's rescue mission was not limited to his family but extended to all those who had been taken captive. It shows Abram's broader sense of justice and responsibility, aligning with the biblical theme of liberation and deliverance. This act can be seen as a type of Christ's redemptive work, where He came to set free all who are captive to sin and death, offering salvation to all people. Persons / Places / Events 1. Abram (Abraham)The central figure in this passage, Abram is the one who leads the rescue mission to recover Lot and the goods. He is a man of faith and action, demonstrating leadership and courage. 2. LotAbram's nephew, who was living in Sodom and was taken captive during a raid by a coalition of kings. His rescue is a key event in this chapter. 3. The Kings' CoalitionA group of four kings who waged war against the cities of the plain, including Sodom and Gomorrah, leading to Lot's capture. 4. SodomThe city where Lot was living, which was attacked and plundered by the coalition of kings. 5. The Rescue MissionThe event where Abram, with 318 trained men, pursued and defeated the kings to rescue Lot and recover the goods. Teaching Points Faith in ActionAbram's swift and decisive action to rescue Lot demonstrates that faith often requires us to step out and take bold actions in difficult situations. Family ResponsibilityAbram's commitment to rescuing Lot highlights the importance of family loyalty and responsibility, even when family members make poor choices. God's Provision and ProtectionThe successful rescue mission underscores God's provision and protection over His people, even in seemingly impossible situations. Leadership and CourageAbram's leadership in organizing and executing the rescue mission is a model of godly leadership and courage in the face of adversity. Restoration and RedemptionThe recovery of Lot and the goods symbolizes God's ability to restore and redeem what has been lost or taken from us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Genesis 14:16?
2.How did Abram's actions in Genesis 14:16 demonstrate leadership and courage?
3.What does Genesis 14:16 teach about God's provision in difficult situations?
4.How does Abram's rescue mission connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:1-3?
5.In what ways can we emulate Abram's faithfulness in our daily lives?
6.How does Genesis 14:16 encourage us to support and protect our community?
7.How does Genesis 14:16 demonstrate God's provision and protection for Abram?
8.What historical evidence supports the events described in Genesis 14:16?
9.How does Genesis 14:16 reflect the theme of divine intervention in human affairs?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 14?
11.Who was Chedorlaomer in the Bible?
12.What are ministering spirits?
13.How do we address the moral dilemma of Abram fathering a child with his wife's servant (Genesis 16:1-4)?
14.What defines Biblical Womanhood?What Does Genesis 14:16 Mean He retrieved• The “He” is Abram, returning from his night attack on the eastern coalition (Genesis 14:14–15). • Scripture presents the rescue as factual history, underscoring Abram’s courage and God’s providence. • Like David after Ziklag—“David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken” (1 Samuel 30:18)—Abram acts as a type of deliverer. •2 Timothy 4:18 reminds us, “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed,” anchoring confidence that God still intervenes for His people.
all the goods• Nothing was left behind; God enabled a complete restoration (compareExodus 10:26, where Moses refuses to leave “a hoof” in Egypt). •Joel 2:25 promises, “I will restore to you the years the locusts have eaten,” illustrating God’s heart to redeem losses. • Total recovery points ahead to Christ’s fuller redemption—John 10:10 contrasts the thief who steals with Jesus who gives abundant life.
as well as his relative Lot• Family mattered to Abram (seeGenesis 12:5; 13:8–9). He risked his life for his nephew. •Genesis 19:29 later notes, “God remembered Abraham and brought Lot out,” showing ongoing blessing flowing from Abram’s faithfulness. •Acts 16:31 applies the principle broadly: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” God’s rescue often embraces families.
and his possessions• God’s care extends to material needs; He restores not only people but what sustains them (Job 1:10 speaks of a hedge around possessions). •Philippians 4:19 assures, “My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus,” echoing the provision seen here. • The detail rebukes any notion that God is indifferent to earthly concerns.
together with the women• Women, frequently marginalized in ancient warfare, are explicitly mentioned, affirming their worth. • Esther’s deliverance of her people (Esther 7:3–4) parallels Abram’s inclusion of every vulnerable life. •Galatians 3:28 proclaims that in Christ “there is neither male nor female,” revealing God’s consistent valuation of women across Scripture.
and the rest of the people• Abram ensures no captive is overlooked—a picture of comprehensive redemption (Psalm 107:2, “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy”). •Luke 4:18 records Jesus proclaiming liberty to captives, the ultimate fulfillment of what Abram modeled. •Colossians 1:13 celebrates that believers have been “rescued from the dominion of darkness,” just as these people were physically rescued from hostile kings.
summaryGenesis 14:16 showcases Abram’s God-empowered victory that recovers everything—goods, family, and all people—without loss. Each phrase magnifies God’s faithfulness: He enables decisive action, restores fully, protects families, cares for possessions, dignifies women, and liberates every captive. The verse stands as a historical testimony and a theological preview of the total redemption accomplished in Christ. Verse 16. - And he brought back all the goods. Col-harecush The LXX. translate τὴν ἵππον, as if they read רֶכֶשׁ for רְכֻשׁ. And also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods.Καὶ πάντα τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ (LXX.). And the women also, and the people. CHAPTER 14:17-24
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew He retrievedוַיָּ֕שֶׁב(way·yā·šeḇ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, againallכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe goods,הָרְכֻ֑שׁ(hā·rə·ḵuš)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7399:Property, goodsas well asוְגַם֩(wə·ḡam)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, andhis relativeאָחִ֤יו(’ā·ḥîw)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251:A brother, )Lotל֨וֹט(lō·wṭ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3876:Lot -- Abraham's nephewand his possessions,וּרְכֻשׁוֹ֙(ū·rə·ḵu·šōw)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7399:Property, goodstogether withוְגַ֥ם(wə·ḡam)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, andthe womenהַנָּשִׁ֖ים(han·nā·šîm)Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 802:Woman, wife, femaleand the rest of the people.הָעָֽם׃(hā·‘ām)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock
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