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Genesis 13:6

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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together,.... That part of the country where Abram and Lot were could not afford them room enough for their several tents; or however…

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;”…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Their substance was great - As their families increased, it was necessary their flocks should increase also, as from those flocks they derived their clothing, food, and drink. Many also were offered…

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 the land, &c. The account, according to P, of the reason for Lot's separation. The flocks and herds of the two chieftains when combined were so numerous, that there was not pasturage enough to…

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