Genesis 14:20

And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

Cross-reference

Jacob's vow to give a tenth in Genesis 28:22 echoes this act, establishing tithing as a patriarchal practice before the Law of Moses.

Leviticus 27:30-32 codifies what Abraham practiced — the formal tithe commandment finds its precedent in this patriarchal example.

Hebrews 7:4-9 directly discusses this event — arguing Abraham's tithe proves Melchizedek's priestly superiority over Levi.

Psalm 144:1 Parallel

Psalm 144:1 praises God 'who trains my hands for war,' the same credit Abram gives for his victory.

Hebrews 7:9 Citation

Hebrews 7:9 argues Levi himself effectively tithed through Abraham, using this event to establish Melchizedek's superiority.

Hebrews 7:6 Citation

Hebrews 7:6 directly cites this event, noting Melchizedek received a tithe from Abraham and blessed the one with the promises.

Joshua 10:42 echoes the same theme: God Himself delivering enemies into His people's hands. Both celebrate divine conquest, not human might.

Psalm 44:3 Parallel

Psalm 44:3 affirms victory comes from God's right hand, not human sword — echoing the blessing of God Most High who gave the enemies.

In Nehemiah 10:37, the restored community commits to tithing to the Levites — formalizing what Abraham first practiced voluntarily.

Luke 18:12 Contrast

In Luke 18:12, the Pharisee boasts of tithing — the practice Abraham began becomes a mark of religious self-righteousness.

In Malachi 3:10, God commands the full tithe with promise of blessing — what Abraham practiced voluntarily becomes a covenant obligation.

Malachi 3:8 Contrast

In Malachi 3:8, God accuses Israel of robbing Him in tithes — the practice Abraham freely gave is now being withheld.

Amos 4:4 Contrast

In Amos 4:4, tithing is listed among hollow rituals Israel performs while sinning — the practice Abraham gave sincerely now serves as empty religion.

In Nehemiah 13:12, Judah brings tithes into storehouses — continuing the practice Abraham initiated by giving a tenth.

In 2 Chronicles 31:12, tithes are faithfully brought and organized — an orderly version of what Abraham did spontaneously.

In 2 Chronicles 31:6, Israel brings tithes during Hezekiah's reforms — continuing the practice Abraham modeled when he gave a tenth to Melchizedek.

2 Chronicles 31:5 records Israel bringing generous tithes under Hezekiah — continuing in the monarchy the practice Abraham initiated.

Deuteronomy 14:28 institutes a triennial tithe for community welfare — extending into Israel's law the practice Abraham modeled.

Deuteronomy 14:23 directs tithes to be eaten before the LORD to learn reverence — connecting the patriarchal tithe to formal worship.

Deuteronomy 12:17 regulates eating tithes at the central sanctuary — extending the tithe practice Abraham exemplified into Mosaic law.

In Numbers 31:28, a tribute from war spoils is set apart for the LORD, paralleling the tithe from Abram's victory.

In Exodus 18:10, Jethro praises the LORD for delivering Israel from enemies, mirroring this gratitude.