Genesis 14:23

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'that I will not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, “I have made Abram rich.”'

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  • 2 Kgs 5:16 : 16 But Elisha replied, 'As surely as the LORD lives, whom I serve, I will not accept a thing.' Even though Naaman urged him, he refused.
  • Esth 9:15-16 : 15 The Jews in Susa gathered together again on the fourteenth day of the month of Adar, and they killed three hundred men in Susa. But they did not lay their hands on the plunder. 16 Meanwhile, the rest of the Jews in the king’s provinces gathered to defend themselves and rid themselves of their enemies. They killed seventy-five thousand of their enemies but did not lay their hands on the plunder.
  • 2 Cor 11:9-9 : 9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way. 10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia. 11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.
  • 2 Cor 12:14 : 14 Look, I am ready to come to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. For I do not seek what is yours, but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
  • Heb 13:5 : 5 Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'
  • 2 Kgs 5:20 : 20 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, the man of God, said to himself, 'Look, my master has let this Aramean, Naaman, go without accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and take something from him.'
  • 1 Kgs 13:8 : 8 But the man of God replied to the king, 'Even if you were to give me half your house, I would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water in this place.'

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  • Gen 14:19-22
    4 verses
    81%

    19He blessed Abram and said, 'Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.

    20And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.' And Abram gave him a tenth of everything.

    21The king of Sodom said to Abram, 'Give me the people, but keep the goods for yourself.'

    22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, 'I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

  • Gen 14:24
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    24'I will take nothing except what the young men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre. Let them take their portion.'

  • Gen 30:30-31
    2 verses
    73%

    30For you had little before I came, but now it has increased greatly. The LORD has blessed you wherever I have been. But now, when can I provide for my own household?

    31Laban asked, 'What shall I give you?' Jacob replied, 'You shall give me nothing. If you do this one thing for me, I will continue to tend and watch over your flock.'

  • Gen 13:8-9
    2 verses
    72%

    8So Abram said to Lot, "Let there be no conflict between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, for we are kin.

    9Is not the whole land before you? Please separate from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left."

  • Gen 15:1-3
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    71%

    1After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, and your reward will be very great."

    2Abram said, "Lord GOD, what will You give me, since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?"

    3And Abram said, "You have given me no children, so a servant in my household will be my heir."

  • Prov 30:8-9
    2 verses
    71%

    8Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

    9Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the Lord?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.

  • Gen 24:2-3
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    71%

    2Abraham said to his servant, the eldest in his household who managed all he owned, "Please, place your hand under my thigh.

    3I want you to swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not choose a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am living.

  • 1 Sam 12:4
    70%

    4They replied, 'You have not defrauded us, oppressed us, or taken anything from anyone’s hand.'

  • Gen 22:16
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    16and said, 'By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,

  • Gen 21:23-24
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    70%

    23Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me, my children, or my descendants. Show to me and the land where you have lived the same kindness I have shown to you.

    24Abraham said, 'I swear it.'

  • Acts 20:33
    70%

    33I have not coveted anyone’s silver, gold, or clothing.

  • Prov 22:27
    70%

    27If you lack the means to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?

  • Job 6:22
    70%

    22Have I said, ‘Give to me,’ or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?

  • 1 Sam 24:12
    70%

    12Look, my father, see the corner of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Know and understand that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not sinned against you, but you are hunting me down to take my life.

  • Gen 13:2
    69%

    2Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.

  • Gen 24:34
    69%

    34So he said, "I am Abraham’s servant.

  • Gen 28:22
    69%

    22And this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house, and of everything you give me, I will surely give a tenth back to you.'

  • Exod 22:11
    69%

    11But if the animal was stolen from the neighbor, restitution must be made to the owner.

  • Gen 24:37
    69%

    37My master made me swear an oath, saying, 'You must not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live.

  • 1 Sam 25:11
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    11Should I take my bread, my water, and the meat I’ve slaughtered for my shearers and give it to men from who knows where?"

  • Gen 13:17
    69%

    17Arise, walk through the land, its length and its breadth, for I will give it to you.

  • 1 Chr 21:24
    69%

    24But King David said to Ornan, "No! I insist on paying the full price in silver. I will not take what is yours for the LORD or offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing."

  • Gen 24:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8If the woman is unwilling to come back with you, then you will be released from this oath of mine. But do not take my son back there."

    9So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.

  • Gen 24:6
    68%

    6Abraham said to him, "Make sure that you do not take my son back there.

  • Gen 23:14
    68%

    14Ephron answered Abraham,

  • 1 Kgs 21:3
    68%

    3But Naboth said to Ahab, 'The LORD forbid that I should give you my ancestral inheritance!'

  • Gen 24:41
    68%

    41'You will be released from my oath if you go to my family and they refuse to give her to you. Then you will be free from my oath.'

  • Gen 33:11
    68%

    11Please accept the blessing that was brought to you, for God has been gracious to me, and I have all I need.' And because Jacob insisted, Esau accepted it.

  • Deut 2:5
    68%

    5Do not provoke them to conflict, for I will not give you even a footstep of their land, because I have given Mount Seir as a possession to Esau.'

  • 1 Sam 30:23
    68%

    23But David said, "You must not act this way, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us. He has protected us and delivered the raiding party that came against us into our hands.

  • Gen 18:27
    68%

    27Then Abraham answered, 'I have ventured to speak to the Lord, though I am but dust and ashes.

  • Gen 31:16
    68%

    16Surely all the wealth that God took away from our father belongs to us and our children. So do whatever God has told you to do.'