Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Abraham » Defeats chedorlaomer
For this Melchizedek was king of Salem [Note: This probably refers to Jerusalem], and a priest of the Most High God. He met Abraham returning [from battle] when he defeated the kings [See Gen. 14:1ff] and blessed him.
Verse Concepts
Hand » Right hand lifted up in swearing
hands » Were lifted up » In taking an oath
And the angel I saw standing on the ocean and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven
Verse Concepts
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between abraham and the king of sodom
Oaths » Often accompanied by raising up the hand
And the angel I saw standing on the ocean and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven and took an oath to God, who lives forever and ever, and who created heaven and earth and [all] the things in them, and the ocean and [all] the things in it [saying], "There will be no further delay [i.e., before God's purposes are fulfilled].