King James Version:
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¶ And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these [were] confederate with Abram.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Someone who had escaped came and told Avram the Hebrew, who was living by the oaks of Mamre the Emori, brother of Eshkol and brother of 'Aner; all of them allies of Avram.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
American Standard Version:
And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew: now he dwelt by the oaks of Mamre, the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner; and these were confederate with Abram.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And there came{H935} one that had escaped{H6412}, and told{H5046} Abram{H87} the Hebrew{H5680}; for he dwelt{H7931} in the plain{H436} of Mamre{H4471} the Amorite{H567}, brother{H251} of Eshcol{H812}, and brother{H251} of Aner{H6063}: and these were confederate{H1167}{H1285} with Abram{H87}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 13:18
- Then Abram removed [his] tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which [is] in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD.
Genesis 14:24
- Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.
Genesis 40:15
- For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.
Philippians 2:5
- Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Genesis 10:16
- And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,
Genesis 43:32
- And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that [is] an abomination unto the Egyptians.
Exodus 2:6
- And when she had opened [it], she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This [is one] of the Hebrews' children.
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Commentary for Genesis 14:13
Genesis 14:13 is set within the context of the early life of Abram (later known as Abraham), who is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible. This verse occurs after a coalition of kings from the east has attacked and plundered the region of Sodom and Gomorrah, taking Abram's nephew Lot captive in the process.
The verse specifically introduces a fugitive who escapes the conflict and brings news of the calamity to Abram. Abram is identified here as "the Hebrew," a term that can denote his Semitic descent and may imply a cultural or linguistic distinction from the surrounding peoples. The designation "Hebrew" is relatively rare in the Pentateuch and underscores Abram's role as a progenitor of the Israelite nation.
Abram's dwelling place is described as the plain of Mamre, an area near Hebron in the land of Canaan. Mamre, along with Eshcol and Aner, are named as Amorite brothers who are allied with Abram. The Amorites were one of the indigenous peoples of Canaan, and their mention here reflects the complex social and political landscape of the region, where various tribes and ethnic groups coexisted and sometimes formed alliances for mutual protection or benefit.
The reference to these individuals being "confederate with Abram" suggests a formal alliance or treaty, indicating that Abram had established a significant level of influence and cooperation with the local inhabitants. This alliance would prove crucial in the subsequent narrative, as Abram prepares to rescue Lot and confront the victorious eastern kings.
The themes present in this verse include the establishment of Abram's identity and his role as a leader and ally within the land of Canaan. It also touches on the concepts of kinship, hospitality, and the importance of strategic alliances in the ancient world. The historical context reflects the tribal and geopolitical dynamics of the Near East during the patriarchal era, where loyalties and military actions were often driven by family ties and mutual defense arrangements.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H6412
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּלִיט
Transliteration: pâlîyṭ
Pronunciation: paw-leet'
Description: or פָּלֵיט; or פָּלֵט; from פָּלַט; a refugee; (that have) escape(-d, -th), fugitive. - Strong's Number: H5046
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגַד
Transliteration: nâgad
Pronunciation: naw-gad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise; bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: H87
There are 17014 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַבְרָם
Transliteration: ʼAbrâm
Pronunciation: ab-rawm'
Description: contracted from אֲבִירָם; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham; Abram. - Strong's Number: H5680
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִבְרִי
Transliteration: ʻIbrîy
Pronunciation: ib-ree'
Description: patronymic from עֵבֵר; an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber; Hebrew(-ess, woman). - Strong's Number: H7931
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁכַן
Transliteration: shâkan
Pronunciation: shaw-kan'
Description: a primitive root (apparently akin (by transmission) to שָׁכַב through the idea of lodging; compare סִכְלוּת, שָׁכַם); to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively); abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). - Strong's Number: H436
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵלוֹן
Transliteration: ʼêlôwn
Pronunciation: ay-lone'
Description: prolonged from אַיִל; an oak or other strong tree; plain. See also אֵילוֹן. - Strong's Number: H4471
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַמְרֵא
Transliteration: Mamrêʼ
Pronunciation: mam-ray'
Description: from מָרָא(in the sense of vigor); lusty; Mamre, an Amorite; Mamre. - Strong's Number: H567
There are 715 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱמֹרִי
Transliteration: ʼĔmôrîy
Pronunciation: em-o-ree'
Description: probably a patronymic from an unused name derived from אָמַר in the sense of publicity, i.e. prominence; thus, a mountaineer; an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes; Amorite. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - Strong's Number: H812
There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶשְׁכֹּל
Transliteration: ʼEshkôl
Pronunciation: esh-kole'
Description: the same as אֶשְׁכּוֹל; Eshcol, the name of an Amorite, also of a valley in Palestine; Eshcol. - Strong's Number: H6063
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָנֵר
Transliteration: ʻÂnêr
Pronunciation: aw-nare'
Description: probably for נַעַר; Aner, a Amorite, also a place in Palestine; Aner. - Strong's Number: H1167
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּעַל
Transliteration: baʻal
Pronunciation: bah'-al
Description: from בָּעַל; a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense); [phrase] archer, [phrase] babbler, [phrase] bird, captain, chief man, [phrase] confederate, [phrase] have to do, [phrase] dreamer, those to whom it is due, [phrase] furious, those that are given to it, great, [phrase] hairy, he that hath it, have, [phrase] horseman, husband, lord, man, [phrase] married, master, person, [phrase] sworn, they of. - Strong's Number: H1285
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִית
Transliteration: bᵉrîyth
Pronunciation: ber-eeth'
Description: from בָּרָה (in the sense of cutting (like בָּרָא)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh); confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league.