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# He blessed him
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King Melchizedek blessed Abram.
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# Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "May God Most High, the Creator of heaven and earth, bless Abram" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# heaven
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This refers to the place where God lives.
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# God Most High, who has given
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"God Most High, because he has given." The phrase starting with "who has given" tells us something more about God Most High.
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# Blessed be God Most High
This is a way of praising God. See how you translated "blessed be" in [Genesis 9:26 ](../09/26.md ).
# into your hand
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"into your control" or "into your power"
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