Genesis 14 in the early church
159 passages quote, allude to, or echo Genesis 14, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
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Genesis 14:1
In those days Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:1 | To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antioch | allusion, high confidence | ca. 180–185 |
| Gen 14:1–3 | Fragment 13 · Julius Africanus | allusion, high confidence | after 221 |
| Gen 14:1–9 | Homilies on Numbers 19.1 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Gen 14:1 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.6.8 · Epiphanius of Salamis | allusion, high confidence | 374-377 |
| Gen 14:1–21 | Genesis, lines 474–498 · Cyprianus Gallus | allusion, high confidence | early 5th cent. |
| Gen 14:1–24 | City of God 16.22 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Gen 14:1–12 | Book 3, lines 408–430 · Claudius Marius Victor | allusion, high confidence | ca. 425-430 |
Genesis 14:2
went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:2 | To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antioch | allusion, high confidence | ca. 180–185 |
| Gen 14:2 | Letter 108.11 · Jerome | allusion, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Gen 14:2 | Seven Books of History against the Pagans 1.5.6 · Orosius | allusion, high confidence | ca. 417–418 |
Genesis 14:3
The latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:3 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 19.1.2 · Epiphanius of Salamis | allusion, medium confidence | 374-377 |
Genesis 14:4
For twelve years they had been subject to Chedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:4 | To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antioch | allusion, high confidence | ca. 180–185 |
Genesis 14:5
In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:5 | To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antioch | allusion, high confidence | ca. 180–185 |
Genesis 14:7
Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:7 | Homilies on Numbers 19.1 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
Genesis 14:8
Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and arrayed themselves for battle in the Valley of Siddim
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:8–10 | Homilies on Numbers 27.9 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
Genesis 14:10
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:10 | Homilies on Numbers 12.3 · Origen | allusion, low confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
Genesis 14:11
The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food, and they went on their way.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:11 | Fragments on Genesis, column 113 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Genesis 14:12
They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since Lot was living in Sodom.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:12 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.9.5 · Epiphanius of Salamis | allusion, high confidence | 374-377 |
Genesis 14:13
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.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:13 | Fragments on Genesis, column 113 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Gen 14:13–15 | Book 3, lines 431–456 · Claudius Marius Victor | allusion, high confidence | ca. 425-430 |
Genesis 14:14
And when Abram heard that his relative had been captured, he mobilized the 318 trained men born in his household, and they set out in pursuit as far as Dan.
Genesis 14:15
During the night, Abram divided his forces and routed Chedorlaomer’s army, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:15 | Oration 42.7 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Gen 14:15 | Homilies on Matthew 14.3 · John Chrysostom | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 390 |
| Gen 14:15 | Homilies on Matthew 65.6 · John Chrysostom | allusion, high confidence | ca. 390 |
| Gen 14:15 | Letters 24.23 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Genesis 14:16
He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:16 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.9.5 · Epiphanius of Salamis | allusion, high confidence | 374-377 |
| Gen 14:16 | Against Helvidius 16 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 383 |
| Gen 14:16 | On the Duties of the Clergy 2.15 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–390 |
| Gen 14:16–24 | Book 3, lines 457–480 · Claudius Marius Victor | allusion, high confidence | ca. 425-430 |
Genesis 14:17
After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:17 | Letter 73.4 · Jerome | allusion, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Gen 14:17 | Letter 73.9 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Gen 14:17 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.2.1 · Epiphanius of Salamis | allusion, low confidence | 374-377 |
| Gen 14:17 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.6.8 · Epiphanius of Salamis | allusion, high confidence | 374-377 |
| Gen 14:17–18 | Pilgrimage (Itinerarium) 14.3 · Egeria | allusion, high confidence | ca. 381-395 |
Genesis 14:18
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—
Genesis 14:19
and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
Genesis 14:20
and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
Genesis 14:21
The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the goods for yourself.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:21–24 | Demonstration 2.2 · Aphrahat | allusion, high confidence | 337-345 |
| Gen 14:21–23 | Against the Manichees, Greek continuation of book 3, Lagarde p. 93 · Titus of Bostra | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360s |
Genesis 14:22
But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:22 | Against Heresies 4.5.5 · Irenaeus of Lyons | quotation, high confidence | ca. 180–190 |
| Gen 14:22 | Preparation for the Gospel 7.11.10 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 313–324 |
| Gen 14:22 | Demonstration of the Gospel 1.2.6 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Gen 14:22 | Demonstration of the Gospel 1.5.5 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Gen 14:22 | Hexameron (Exameron) 1.9 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Gen 14:22–24 | Genesis, lines 499–525 · Cyprianus Gallus | allusion, medium confidence | early 5th cent. |
| Gen 14:22–23 | Sermon 28 · Peter Chrysologus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
| Gen 14:22 | The Conferences 21.4 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Genesis 14:23
that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:23 | On the Duties of the Clergy 1.24 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–390 |
| Gen 14:23 | The Conferences 8.23 · John Cassian | allusion, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
| Gen 14:23 | The Conferences 21.4 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Genesis 14:24
I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share for the men who went with me—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre. They may take their portion.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 14:24 | Preparation for the Gospel 9.17.5 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 313–324 |