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Guarding God's Glory
Commentators unanimously agree that Abram's primary motive was to protect God's honor. By refusing to take anything, even a thread, he ensured the wicked king of Sodom could never claim, "I have made Abram rich." This act demonstrated Abram's total trust in God's covenant promise to provide for him, ensuring all glory for his wealth would go to God alone.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 14:1–24
18th Century
Theologian
- אמרפל 'amrāpel — Amraphel; related: unknown. אלריוך 'aryôk — Ariok, “leonine?” related: ארי …
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 14:22–23
19th Century
Preacher
And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, That I will …
John Calvin
On Genesis 14:23
16th Century
Theologian
That I will not take from a thread even to a shoe - latchet. The Hebrews have an elliptical form of making an oath, in which the invocatio…
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John Gill
On Genesis 14:23
17th Century
Pastor
That I will not [take] from a thread even to a shoelatchet ,
&c.] That is, from a thread used in sewing garments to,…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 14:21–24
17th Century
Minister
Observe the king of Sodom's grateful offer to Abram: Give me the souls, and take thou the substance. Gratitude teaches us to repay to the …