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BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 14
1Now when of King Amraphel of Shinar, King Arioch of Ellasar, King Chedorlaomer of Elam, and King Tidal of Goyim,
2Made war on King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, King Shemeber of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (which is Zoar),
3These last five kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim, which is the Dead Sea.
4For twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
5In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, came and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzims in Ham, the Emims in Shaveh-kiriathaim,
6And the Horites in their hill country of Seir, as far as El-paran, which is by the wilderness.
7And they returned and came to En-mishpat (which is Kadesh), and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who dwelt in Hazazon-tamar.
8Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar) went forth and they joined battle in the Valley of Siddim;
9Against King Chedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goyim, King Amraphel of Shinar, and King Arioch of Ellasar; four kings against five.
10Now the Valley of Siddim was full of slimepits; and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some fell into them; the rest fled to the hill country.
11The four kings took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their food, and went their way.
12They also took Abram's nephew Lot, who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.
13And one who had escaped, came and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and Aner: these were all confederate with Abram.
14When Abram heard that his nephew was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants, born in his own house, and pursued them to Dan.
15And dividing his company, he rushed upon them at night with his servants, and defeated them; pursuing them to Hobah, which is north of Damascus.
16He brought back all the goods, along with his nephew Lot, his goods, the women and the rest of the people.
17When he returned from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer and the kings that were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet Abram in the Valley of Shaveh (known as the King's Valley).
18And King Melchizedek of Salem brought forth bread and wine; he was a priest of the God Most High.
19And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
20And blessed be the God Most High God, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand. And Abram gave Melchizedek tithes of all.
21Then the king of Sodom said to Abram, Give me the people and take the goods for yourself.
22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have sworn to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
23Not to take so much as a thread or a sandal strap of any thing that is yours; lest you should say, It is I who have made Abram rich.
24I will take nothing except that which the young men have eaten. As for the share of the men who went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their share.
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- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
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- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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