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for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the land was not able to support them, that they might dwell together, for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the land could not support <i>both of</i> them while living together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to remain together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And the land could not sustain them while dwelling together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to remain together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the land could not sustain them while dwelling together; for their possessions were so great that they were not able to remain together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the land could not sustain them while living together, for their possessions were so abundant that they were not able to live together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now the land was not able to support them [that is, sustain all their grazing and water needs] while they lived near one another, for their possessions were too great for them to stay together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the land was unable to support them as long as they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they could not stay together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the land was unable to support them as long as they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they could not stay together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There wasn't enough pastureland for both of them. They had so many possessions that they were unable to remain together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so there was not enough pasture land for the two of them to stay together, because they had too many animals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the land could not support them living together, because they had so many livestock that they could not stay together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the land could not support them while they were living side by side. Because their possessions were so great, they were not able to live alongside one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The land was not able to support them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to remain together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The land was not able to bear them, that they might live together; for their possessions were so great that they couldn’t live together. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the land has not permitted them to dwell together, for their substance has been much, and they have not been able to dwell together;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the land hath not suffered them to dwell together, for their substance hath been much, and they have not been able to dwell together;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the land supported them not to dwell together, for their acquisition was a multitude, and they were not able to dwell together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Neither was the land able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, and they could not dwell together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Neither was the land able to contain them, so that they might dwell together. Indeed, their substance was so great that they could not live in common.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />so that the land could not support them if they stayed together; their possessions were so great that they could not live together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that the land could not support both of them living together; for their possessions were so great that they could not live together,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the land was not able to support them, that they might dwell together; for their herds were so large that they could not dwell together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And that land was not sustaining them to dwell together because their cattle were very abundant, and they were not able to dwell together.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the land was not large enough for them to live together, because their possessions were great; and the land was not large enough for them to live together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/13-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2765" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/13.htm">Abram and Lot Part Ways</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">But the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">was unable</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nā·śā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">to support</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">both of them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: lā·še·ḇeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">while they stayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">together,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">they had</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rāḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">so many</a> <a href="/hebrew/7399.htm" title="7399: rə·ḵū·šām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Property, goods. Or rkush; from passive participle of rakash; property.">possessions</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: yā·ḵə·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">that they were unable</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: lā·še·ḇeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">to coexist.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly."></a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>And there was discord between the herdsmen of Abram and the herdsmen of Lot. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Genesis 36:7</a></span><br />For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Genesis 26:14</a></span><br />He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-5.htm">Genesis 12:5</a></span><br />And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-8.htm">Genesis 17:8</a></span><br />And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a></span><br />On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Genesis 24:35</a></span><br />“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a></span><br />Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-9.htm">Genesis 31:9</a></span><br />Thus God has taken away your father’s livestock and given them to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5</a></span><br />I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Genesis 47:27</a></span><br />Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-38.htm">Exodus 12:38</a></span><br />And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-2.htm">Numbers 13:2</a></span><br />“Send out for yourself men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each of their fathers’ tribes send one man who is a leader among them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a></span><br />But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-24.htm">Deuteronomy 11:24</a></span><br />Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-4.htm">Joshua 1:4</a></span><br />Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">Genesis 36:6,7</a></b></br> And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10,11</a></b></br> He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this <i>is</i> also vanity… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Luke 12:17,18</a></b></br> And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/11-7.htm">Able</a> <a href="/genesis/4-13.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/genesis/10-30.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/revelation/12-8.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/12-13.htm">Live</a> <a href="/genesis/12-5.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/revelation/9-21.htm">Property</a> <a href="/revelation/12-8.htm">Room</a> <a href="/genesis/12-5.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/revelation/9-5.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">Support</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Sustain</a> <a href="/genesis/11-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Wide</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/13-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/genesis/16-1.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/genesis/19-20.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/13-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/13-18.htm">Live</a> <a href="/genesis/14-12.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/genesis/14-11.htm">Property</a> <a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">Room</a> <a href="/genesis/14-11.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/genesis/20-6.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Support</a> <a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Sustain</a> <a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Wide</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-1.htm">Abram and Lot return with great riches out of Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Strife arises between Abram's herdsmen and those of Lot.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-8.htm">Abram allows Lot to choose his part of the country,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">and Lot goes toward Sodom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">God renews his promise to Abram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-18.htm">He moves to Hebron, and there builds an altar.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But the land was unable to support both of them</b><br>This phrase highlights the limitations of the land in sustaining both Abram and Lot's households. The land of Canaan, though fertile in parts, had its limitations in terms of resources. This situation reflects the agrarian society of the time, where land and its capacity to support livestock were crucial for survival. The inability of the land to support both parties foreshadows the need for separation, a common theme in biblical narratives where God’s people are often called to move or separate for His purposes.<p><b>while they stayed together</b><br>The phrase indicates the close relationship between Abram and Lot, who traveled together from Ur to Haran and then to Canaan. Their journey together signifies unity and family bonds, which were highly valued in ancient Near Eastern cultures. However, this unity is tested by practical needs, suggesting that sometimes physical separation is necessary to maintain peace and prosperity. This can be seen as a precursor to the later separations in biblical history, such as the division of Israel and Judah.<p><b>for they had so many possessions</b><br>The abundance of possessions signifies God's blessing upon Abram and Lot. Wealth in the form of livestock and servants was a sign of divine favor and prosperity. This abundance, however, also brings challenges, as it requires careful management and can lead to conflict, as seen here. The narrative underscores the biblical theme that material wealth, while a blessing, can also be a source of strife and requires wisdom to handle properly.<p><b>that they were unable to coexist</b><br>The inability to coexist due to wealth and resources points to the human tendency towards conflict over material possessions. This situation is reminiscent of later biblical stories where wealth and land lead to disputes, such as the conflicts between the tribes of Israel. It also serves as a reminder of the need for wise stewardship and the importance of prioritizing relationships over material wealth. The separation that follows can be seen as a type of Christ, who often called His followers to leave behind earthly ties for the sake of peace and spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram (Abraham)</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Hebrew people, called by God to leave his homeland and journey to Canaan. He is a man of faith and obedience, central to God's covenant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lot.htm">Lot</a></b><br>Abram's nephew, who traveled with him from Haran. Lot's presence and choices often serve as a contrast to Abram's faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land promised by God to Abram and his descendants. It is a land of both promise and testing for Abram and Lot.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/possessions.htm">Possessions</a></b><br>The wealth and livestock of Abram and Lot, which were so abundant that they could not coexist in the same area without conflict.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/separation.htm">Separation</a></b><br>The event where Abram and Lot decide to part ways due to the inability of the land to support both their households and flocks.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_challenge_of_abundance.htm">The Challenge of Abundance</a></b><br>Material wealth can lead to conflict and division if not managed with wisdom and humility. Believers should seek God's guidance in handling their resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peace.htm">The Importance of Peace</a></b><br>Abram's willingness to separate from Lot to maintain peace is a model for resolving conflicts. Christians are called to be peacemakers, valuing relationships over possessions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_provision.htm">Faith in God's Provision</a></b><br>Abram's trust in God's promise allowed him to let Lot choose first, demonstrating faith that God would provide regardless of the circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_choices.htm">The Consequences of Choices</a></b><br>Lot's decision to settle near Sodom had long-term implications. Believers should consider the spiritual and moral environment when making decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_separation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Separation</a></b><br>Sometimes God uses separation to fulfill His purposes. Trusting in His sovereignty can bring peace in times of change and transition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_caleb_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Caleb in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_poverty_and_wealth.htm">What does the Bible say about poverty and wealth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exalt_israel's_horn,_not_others.htm">Why is God said to exalt 'the horn of his people' only for Israel, excluding other nations? (Psalm 148:14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_genesis_23_contradict_canaan's_inheritance.htm">Why does the narrative in Genesis 23 seem to contradict other passages suggesting Abraham freely inherited Canaan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/13-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֖רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was unable</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to support</span><br /><span class="heb">נָשָׂ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(nā·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[both of] them</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתָ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while they stayed</span><br /><span class="heb">לָשֶׁ֣בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·še·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">together,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּ֑ו</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they had</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so many</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">possessions</span><br /><span class="heb">רְכוּשָׁם֙</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḵū·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7399.htm">Strong's 7399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Property, goods</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that they were unable</span><br /><span class="heb">יָֽכְל֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḵə·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be able, have power</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to coexist.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָשֶׁ֥בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·še·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">OT Law: Genesis 13:6 The land was not able to bear (Gen. 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