Genesis 13:6
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together,.... That part of the country where Abram and Lot…
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
Their substance was great - As their families increased, it was necessary their flocks should increase also, as from…
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
And the land, &c. The account, according to P, of the reason for Lot's separation. The flocks and herds of the two…
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