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

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Gen 14:1To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antiochallusion, high confidenceca. 180–185
Gen 14:1–3Fragment 13 · Julius Africanusallusion, high confidenceafter 221
Gen 14:1–9Homilies on Numbers 19.1 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Gen 14:1Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.6.8 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:1–21Genesis, lines 474–498 · Cyprianus Gallusallusion, high confidenceearly 5th cent.
Gen 14:1–24City of God 16.22 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence413–426
Gen 14:1–12Book 3, lines 408–430 · Claudius Marius Victorallusion, high confidenceca. 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).

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Gen 14:2To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antiochallusion, high confidenceca. 180–185
Gen 14:2Letter 108.11 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:2Seven Books of History against the Pagans 1.5.6 · Orosiusallusion, high confidenceca. 417–418

Genesis 14:3

The latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).

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Gen 14:3Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 19.1.2 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, medium confidence374-377

Genesis 14:4

For twelve years they had been subject to Chedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

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Gen 14:4To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antiochallusion, high confidenceca. 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,

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Gen 14:5To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antiochallusion, high confidenceca. 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.

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Gen 14:7Homilies on Numbers 19.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 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

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Gen 14:8–10Homilies on Numbers 27.9 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 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.

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Gen 14:10Homilies on Numbers 12.3 · Origenallusion, low confidenceca. 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.

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Gen 14:11Fragments on Genesis, column 113 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254

Genesis 14:12

They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since Lot was living in Sodom.

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Gen 14:12Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.9.5 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377

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.

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Gen 14:13Fragments on Genesis, column 113 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Gen 14:13–15Book 3, lines 431–456 · Claudius Marius Victorallusion, high confidenceca. 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.

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Gen 14:14Epistle of Barnabas 9.8 · Anonymousallusion, high confidenceca. 70–135 (often ca. 130)
Gen 14:14The Instructor 3.2.12 · Clement of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceca. 190–200
Gen 14:14Miscellanies 6.11.84 · Clement of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceca. 198–203
Gen 14:14On the Computation of Easter 10 · Anonymousallusion, high confidence243
Gen 14:14On the Computation of Easter 22 · Anonymousallusion, high confidence243
Gen 14:14Preparation for the Gospel 9.17.4 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 313–324
Gen 14:14–16Demonstration 4.4 · Aphrahatallusion, high confidence337-345
Gen 14:14Oration I Against the Arians 63 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceca. 339–346
Gen 14:14On the Synods 86 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, high confidenceca. 358–359
Gen 14:14Oration 42.7 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
Gen 14:14On the Destruction of Jerusalem 5.16 · Anonymousallusion, high confidenceca. 370
Gen 14:14Question 108, section 2 · Ambrosiasterallusion, high confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:14–15Letter 66.11 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:14Letter 73.8 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:14On the Christian Faith 1.0 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 378–380
Gen 14:14Against Helvidius 16 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 383
Gen 14:14On the Duties of the Clergy 1.24 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386–390
Gen 14:14Homilies on Matthew 35.5 · John Chrysostomallusion, high confidenceca. 390
Gen 14:14Homily 14.2 on 1 Timothy · John Chrysostomallusion, medium confidenceca. 392-397
Gen 14:14Homily 20.5 on Ephesians · John Chrysostomallusion, high confidenceca. 392-397
Gen 14:14Letters 24.23 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 394–413
Gen 14:14Against Faustus the Manichaean 22.35 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 398–400
Gen 14:14Tractates on the Gospel of John 10.2 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 406–420
Gen 14:14–16Sermon 121 · Peter Chrysologusallusion, high confidenceca. 425-450

Genesis 14:15

During the night, Abram divided his forces and routed Chedorlaomer’s army, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus.

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Gen 14:15Oration 42.7 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
Gen 14:15Homilies on Matthew 14.3 · John Chrysostomallusion, medium confidenceca. 390
Gen 14:15Homilies on Matthew 65.6 · John Chrysostomallusion, high confidenceca. 390
Gen 14:15Letters 24.23 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 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.

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Gen 14:16Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.9.5 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:16Against Helvidius 16 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 383
Gen 14:16On the Duties of the Clergy 2.15 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386–390
Gen 14:16–24Book 3, lines 457–480 · Claudius Marius Victorallusion, high confidenceca. 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).

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Gen 14:17Letter 73.4 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:17Letter 73.9 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:17Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.2.1 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, low confidence374-377
Gen 14:17Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.6.8 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:17–18Pilgrimage (Itinerarium) 14.3 · Egeriaallusion, high confidenceca. 381-395

Genesis 14:18

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—

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Gen 14:18Dialogue with Trypho 19.4 · Justin Martyrallusion, high confidenceca. 155–160
Gen 14:18Dialogue with Trypho 33.2 · Justin Martyrallusion, high confidenceca. 155–160
Gen 14:18Dialogue with Trypho 113.5 · Justin Martyrallusion, high confidenceca. 155–160
Gen 14:18To Autolycus 2.31 · Theophilus of Antiochallusion, high confidenceca. 180–185
Gen 14:18Miscellanies 4.25.161 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Gen 14:18Against the Jews 2 · Tertullianallusion, high confidenceca. 197–207
Gen 14:18–20Against the Jews 3 · Tertullianallusion, high confidenceca. 197–207
Gen 14:18Against the Jews 4 · Tertullianallusion, high confidenceca. 197–207
Gen 14:18Arabic Pentateuch fragment V · Hippolytus of Romeallusion, high confidenceunknown (transmitted in a medieval Arabic catena)
Gen 14:18Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullianallusion, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Gen 14:18Fragments on Genesis, column 113 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Gen 14:18Homilies on Leviticus 11.3 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Gen 14:18To Quirinus 1.8 · Cyprian of Carthageallusion, high confidenceca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later)
Gen 14:18–19Letter 63.4 · Cyprian of Carthagequotation, high confidence249/250–258
Gen 14:18Church History 1.3.17 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 300–325
Gen 14:18Preparation for the Gospel 7.8.19 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 313–324
Gen 14:18Preparation for the Gospel 9.17.6 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 313–324
Gen 14:18–19Demonstration of the Gospel 1.5.6 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:18Demonstration of the Gospel 1.6.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:18Demonstration of the Gospel 4.15.38 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:18–19Demonstration of the Gospel 4.15.39 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:18Demonstration of the Gospel 5.3.14 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:18–19Demonstration of the Gospel 5.3.19 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:18–20Demonstration 11.3 · Aphrahatallusion, high confidence337-345
Gen 14:18–20Tractates on the Psalms 118.5.8 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, high confidenceca. 360–367
Gen 14:18Tractates on the Psalms 118.19.12 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, high confidenceca. 360–367
Gen 14:18–20Tractates 1.13.3 · Zeno of Veronaallusion, high confidenceca. 362-380
Gen 14:18On the Destruction of Jerusalem 5.9 · Anonymousallusion, medium confidenceca. 370
Gen 14:18Question 109, section 1 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:18Question 109, section 3 · Ambrosiasterallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:18Question 109, section 18 · Ambrosiasterallusion, high confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:18Question 109, section 19 · Ambrosiasterallusion, high confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:18Question 109, section 21 · Ambrosiasterallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:18Letter 46.2 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:18Letter 73.1 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:18Letter 73.3 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:18Letter 73.5 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:18Letter 73.9 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:18Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.2.2 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:18Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.2.3 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:18Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.4.1 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:18Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.6.3 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:18Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.9.4 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:18Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.9.14 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:18Apostolic Constitutions 8.12.4 · Anonymousallusion, high confidenceca. 380
Gen 14:18On the Christian Faith 3.11 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 378–380
Gen 14:18Theological Oration 4 (Or. 30), On the Son 21 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidence380
Gen 14:18Book of Heresies 52.1 · Philastrius of Bresciaallusion, medium confidenceca. 380s
Gen 14:18Book of Heresies 110.7 · Philastrius of Bresciaallusion, high confidenceca. 380s
Gen 14:18Book of Heresies 148.1 · Philastrius of Bresciaallusion, high confidenceca. 380s
Gen 14:18Pilgrimage (Itinerarium) 13.4 · Egeriaallusion, high confidenceca. 381-395
Gen 14:18Pilgrimage (Itinerarium) 14.2 · Egeriaallusion, high confidenceca. 381-395
Gen 14:18Letter 177.12 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 386–430
Gen 14:18On the Mysteries 8 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387–391
Gen 14:18–19Sermon 307.3 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 391-430
Gen 14:18–19On Christian Doctrine 4.21 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceBooks 1–3 ca. 396–397; completed 426–427
Gen 14:18–20City of God 16.22 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence413–426
Gen 14:18–19City of God 17.17 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence413–426
Gen 14:18–19On the Grace of Christ and On Original Sin 2.33 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence418
Gen 14:18Book 4, lines 198–221 · Seduliusallusion, medium confidenceca. 425-450
Gen 14:18Book 4, section 16 · Seduliusallusion, medium confidenceca. 425-450
Gen 14:18Instructions 2.5 · Eucherius of Lyonallusion, medium confidenceca. 428-434
Gen 14:18Part 1, chapter 40 · Quodvultdeus of Carthageallusion, medium confidenceca. 445-450

Genesis 14:19

and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

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Gen 14:19PG 12:1173 (Ps 5–6 LXX) · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Gen 14:19Commentary on Romans 1.8 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Gen 14:19Preparation for the Gospel 7.11.10 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Gen 14:19Demonstration of the Gospel 1.6.3 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:19Demonstration of the Gospel 5.3.15 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:19On the Trinity 12.4 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 356–360
Gen 14:19On the Synods 86 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, high confidenceca. 358–359
Gen 14:19Treatise on the Mysteries 1.1.3 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, medium confidenceca. 360–366
Gen 14:19Question 109, section 1 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:19Letter 73.5 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:19Hexameron (Exameron) 1.9 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390
Gen 14:19On the Mysteries 8 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387–391

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.

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Gen 14:20Dialogue with Trypho 19.4 · Justin Martyrallusion, high confidenceca. 155–160
Gen 14:20Dialogue with Trypho 33.2 · Justin Martyrallusion, high confidenceca. 155–160
Gen 14:20Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullianallusion, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Gen 14:20Preparation for the Gospel 7.11.10 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Gen 14:20Question 109, section 1 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 370–384
Gen 14:20Letter 73.1 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:20Letter 73.5 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:20Letter 73.6 · Jeromeallusion, high confidenceca. 370–419
Gen 14:20Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 55.2.3 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, high confidence374-377
Gen 14:20Book of Heresies 148.9 · Philastrius of Bresciaallusion, high confidenceca. 380s
Gen 14:20Literal Commentary on Genesis 10.19 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 401–415
Gen 14:20On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.39 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidence411–412
Gen 14:20The Conferences 8.23 · John Cassianallusion, high confidenceca. 426–429

Genesis 14:21

The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the goods for yourself.”

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Gen 14:21–24Demonstration 2.2 · Aphrahatallusion, high confidence337-345
Gen 14:21–23Against the Manichees, Greek continuation of book 3, Lagarde p. 93 · Titus of Bostraquotation, high confidenceca. 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,

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Gen 14:22Against Heresies 4.5.5 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Gen 14:22Preparation for the Gospel 7.11.10 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Gen 14:22Demonstration of the Gospel 1.2.6 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:22Demonstration of the Gospel 1.5.5 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Gen 14:22Hexameron (Exameron) 1.9 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390
Gen 14:22–24Genesis, lines 499–525 · Cyprianus Gallusallusion, medium confidenceearly 5th cent.
Gen 14:22–23Sermon 28 · Peter Chrysologusallusion, high confidenceca. 425-450
Gen 14:22The Conferences 21.4 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 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.’

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Gen 14:23On the Duties of the Clergy 1.24 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386–390
Gen 14:23The Conferences 8.23 · John Cassianallusion, high confidenceca. 426–429
Gen 14:23The Conferences 21.4 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 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.”

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Gen 14:24Preparation for the Gospel 9.17.5 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, medium confidenceca. 313–324