Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people. New Living Translation Abram 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 Version Then he brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his kinsman Lot with his possessions, and the women and the people. Berean Standard Bible He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people. Berean Literal Bible And he brought back all the goods, and also Lot, his brother, and his goods; he also brought back the women and the people. King James Bible And 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 Version So 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 Bible He brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions, and also the women, and the other people. NASB 1995 He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions, and also the women, and the people. NASB 1977 And 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 Bible And 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 Bible And he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, and also the women, and the people. Berean Annotated Bible He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot (covering) and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people. Christian Standard Bible He 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 Bible He brought back all the goods and also his relative Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the other people. American Standard Version And 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 Version and 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 Version And 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® Translation He brought back everything they had, including women and soldiers. He also brought back his relative Lot and his possessions. Good News Translation and 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 Version He recovered all the goods and brought back his nephew Lot, together with his possessions, the women, and the other people. NET Bible He 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 Bible He 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 Translation And 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 Bible He 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. Berean Literal Bible And he brought back all the goods, and also Lot, his brother, and his goods; he also brought back 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 Translation And 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 Version And he brought back all the substance, and Lot his brother, with his substance, likewise the women and the people. New American Bible He recovered all the possessions. He also recovered his kinsman Lot and his possessions, along with the women and the other people. New Revised Standard Version Then 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 Translated And 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 Translation And he recovered all the cavalry of Sodom, and he recovered Lot his nephew, and all his possessions, and the women and the people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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 retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people. Cross References He retrieved all the goods, 1 Samuel 30:18-19 So 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. Exodus 12:36 And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. as well as his relative Lot Genesis 13:8 So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen. Genesis 19:29 So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived. and his possessions, Genesis 13:6 But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist. Genesis 13:11 So Lot chose the whole plain of the Jordan for himself and set out toward the east. And Abram and Lot parted company. together with the women 1 Samuel 30:2 They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. Deuteronomy 20:14 But the women, children, livestock, and whatever else is in the city—all its spoil—you may take as plunder, and you shall use the spoil of your enemies that the LORD your God gives you. and the rest of the people. Exodus 12:37-38 The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. / And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds. Genesis 46:27 And with the two sons who had been born to Joseph in Egypt, the members of Jacob’s family who went to Egypt were seventy in all. Hebrews 7:1-2 This 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 11:33-34 who 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. Isaiah 41:2 Who 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 49:25 Indeed, 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 4:18 And 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 110:1-4 A 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. … 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 overtake them, and without fail recover all… Jump to Previous Brother's Goods Kinsman Lot Possessions Property Recovered Relative Substance Together Whole WomenJump to Next Brother's Goods Kinsman Lot Possessions Property Recovered Relative Substance Together Whole WomenGenesis 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 goods This 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 and his possessions together with the women and the rest of the 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. Lot Abram'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' Coalition A group of four kings who waged war against the cities of the plain, including Sodom and Gomorrah, leading to Lot's capture. 4. Sodom The city where Lot was living, which was attacked and plundered by the coalition of kings. 5. The Rescue Mission The 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 Responsibility Abram's commitment to rescuing Lot highlights the importance of family loyalty and responsibility, even when family members make poor choices. God's Provision and Protection The successful rescue mission underscores God's provision and protection over His people, even in seemingly impossible situations. Leadership and Courage Abram's leadership in organizing and executing the rescue mission is a model of godly leadership and courage in the face of adversity. Restoration and Redemption The 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 (compare Exodus 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 (see Genesis 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. summary Genesis 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 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, again all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the goods, הָרְכֻ֑שׁ (hā·rə·ḵuš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7399: Property, goods as well as וְגַם֩ (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and his relative אָחִ֤יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Lot ל֨וֹט (lō·wṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3876: Lot -- Abraham's nephew and his possessions, וּרְכֻשׁוֹ֙ (ū·rə·ḵu·šōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7399: Property, goods together with וְגַ֥ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the women הַנָּשִׁ֖ים (han·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female and the rest of the people. הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Genesis 14:16 NIVGenesis 14:16 NLT Genesis 14:16 ESV Genesis 14:16 NASB Genesis 14:16 KJV Genesis 14:16 BibleApps.com Genesis 14:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 14:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 14:16 French Bible Genesis 14:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 14:16 He brought back all the goods (Gen. 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