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Genesis 13:5

Genesis 13:5
And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Lot also, which went with Abram,.... into Egypt, and was now come back with him:

had flocks, and herds, and tents; flocks of sheep, and herds of cattle, of oxen, asses and camels, and tents for…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 13:1-18

- Abram and Lot Separate 7. פרזי perı̂zı̂y, Perizzi, “descendant of Paraz.” פרז pārāz, “leader,” or inhabitant of the plain or open country. 10. ככר kı̂kar, “circle, border, vale, cake, talent;”…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 13:5-9

We have here an unhappy falling out between Abram and Lot, who had hitherto been inseparable companions (see Gen 13:1, and Gen 12:4), but now parted.

I. The occasion of their quarrel was their riches.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And Lot also This verse, describing the wealth of Lot, is intended, with Gen 13:13, to prepare for the account of the separation of Abram from Lot. Lot's wealth consists only of flocks and herds and…

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