Genesis 13:9
“Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Is not the whole land before thee?.... Signifying, that though there were not room and convenience for them both in that…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 13:1-18
- Abram and Lot Separate 7. פרזי perı̂zı̂y, Perizzi, “descendant of Paraz.” פרז pārāz, “leader,” or inhabitant of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Is not the whole land before thee - As the patriarch or head of the family, Abram, by prescriptive right, might have…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 13:5-9
We have here an unhappy falling out between Abram and Lot, who had hitherto been inseparable companions (see Gen 13:1,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the whole land, &c. Abram's offer is made with the elaborate profuseness and courtesy characteristic of an Oriental…
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