King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The victors took all the possessions of S'dom and 'Amora and all their food supply; then they left.
Berean Standard Bible:
The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way.
American Standard Version:
And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they took{H3947} all the goods{H7399} of Sodom{H5467} and Gomorrah{H6017}, and all their victuals{H400}, and went their way{H3212}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 14:16
- 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 14:21
- ¶ And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
Deuteronomy 28:35
- The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore botch that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy head.
Deuteronomy 28:31
- Thine ox [shall be] slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass [shall be] violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep [shall be] given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue [them].
Genesis 12:5
- And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
Deuteronomy 28:51
- And he shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy land, until thou be destroyed: which [also] shall not leave thee [either] corn, wine, or oil, [or] the increase of thy kine, or flocks of thy sheep, until he have destroyed thee.
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Commentary for Genesis 14:11
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Justice and Judgment:** The verse is part of the broader narrative where the wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah is eventually punished by God. The seizure of goods foreshadows the complete destruction of these cities for their sins.
- **Human Depravity:** The act of plundering reflects the moral corruption that is prevalent among the kings and their armies, mirroring the depravity of Sodom and Gomorrah.
- **Providential Care:** This event sets the stage for God's intervention in the life of Abram (later Abraham), demonstrating God's providence and protection over His people.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events of Genesis 14 likely occurred during the early second millennium BCE, a time when city-states and small kingdoms were common in the Near East.
- **Political Backdrop:** The verse describes a military campaign by a coalition of four kings from the east against the five rebellious city-states in the Jordan valley, including Sodom and Gomorrah. These cities had been under the rule of Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and after twelve years of servitude, they rebelled.
- **Cultural Context:** The region was a crossroads for trade routes, which made it a target for conquest and plunder. The wealth mentioned in the verse would have included valuable commodities such as livestock, grain, precious metals, and other goods.
- **Narrative Placement:** This chapter is unique within the book of Genesis, focusing on a historical and military account rather than the genealogies and covenantal relationships that are more typical of the book. It serves to introduce Abram as a mighty warrior and a man of faith who is willing to rescue his nephew Lot and the captured people of Sodom, leading to his encounter with Melchizedek and his subsequent blessing by God.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H7399
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רְכוּשׁ
Transliteration: rᵉkûwsh
Pronunciation: rek-oosh'
Description: or רְכֻשׁ; from passive participle of רָכַשׁ; property (as gathered); good, riches, substance. - Strong's Number: H5467
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סְדֹם
Transliteration: Çᵉdôm
Pronunciation: sed-ome'
Description: from an unused root meaning to scorch; burnt (i.e. volcanic or bituminous) district; Sedom, a place near the Dead Sea; Sodom. - Strong's Number: H6017
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲמֹרָה
Transliteration: ʻĂmôrâh
Pronunciation: am-o-raw'
Description: from עָמַר; a (ruined) heap; Amorah, a place in Palestine; Gomorrah. - Strong's Number: H400
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹכֶל
Transliteration: ʼôkel
Pronunciation: o'-kel
Description: from אָכַל; food; eating, food, meal(-time), meat, prey, victuals. - Strong's Number: H3212
There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַךְ
Transliteration: yâlak
Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.