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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 14:21

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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14:21-24 Abram knew that accepting the offer of the king of Sodom (see study note on 14:1-2) could make him his ally or subject, as Lot had been. This would jeopardize the fulfillment of God’s promises. Faith looks beyond the riches of the world to the greater blessings that God has in store.
Read Genesis 14:21 →Read the full chapter →John Gill's Exposition →Jamieson, Fausset & Brown →Barnes' Notes →
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