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Genesis 13

Genesis 13:6

Abram and Lot Part Ways · Genesis 13:1–9
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Translations

Modern
But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist.
Traditional
And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.
Literal
And the land was not able to support them to dwell together, for their possessions were great, and they were not able to dwell together.
Latin
Nec poterat eos capere terra, ut habitarent simul: erat quippe substantia eorum multa, et nequibant habitare communiter.

Original

Hebrew
English
But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist.

Notes

Genesis 13:5–7

  • Lot was also wealthy, owning many animals. Tents play an important role in Lot's story (13:12).

  • The Canaanites and the Perizzites (see 34:30; Deuteronomy 7:1; Judges 1:4; 3:5) controlled the fertile land. The argument between Abram's and Lot's herdsmen made Abram easier to attack.

Genesis 13:1–7

This story takes place during a time of conflict and God's blessings. At the beginning, Abram returns to a place where he had built an altar. The story emphasizes earlier events as Abram returns to the land (13:3–4). Abram renews his worship and again calls on the Lord's name (see 12:8).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Lot Dealing with Conflict Symbolic Numbers

Events

Glossary

Ben-Ammi Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Lot: The Son of Haran: Separates from Abraham, and Locates in Sodom Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: Lot Strife: Between Abraham and Lot's Herdsmen