Gen 14:20 | NETfull | STEP | Worthy of praise is the Most High God, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

Genesis 14:20

20 Worthy of praise is ^{▼▼ Heb “blessed be.” For God to be “blessed” means that is praised. His reputation is enriched in the world as his name is praised.} the Most High God,
who delivered ^{▼▼ Who delivered. The Hebrew verb מִגֵּן (miggen, “delivered”) foreshadows the statement by God to Abram in Gen 15:1, “I am your shield” (מָגֵן, magen). Melchizedek provided a theological interpretation of Abram’s military victory.} your enemies into your hand.”
Abram gave Melchizedek ^{▼▼ Heb “him”; the referent (Melchizedek) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} a tenth of everything.