New International Version Now Lot, who was moving about with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. New Living Translation Lot, who was traveling with Abram, had also become very wealthy with flocks of sheep and goats, herds of cattle, and many tents. English Standard Version And Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, Berean Standard Bible Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. Berean Literal Bible And also Lot, who went with Abram, had a flock and a herd, and tents. King James Bible And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. New King James Version Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks and herds and tents. New American Standard Bible Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents. NASB 1995 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. NASB 1977 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. Legacy Standard Bible Now Lot, who was going with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. Amplified Bible But Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. Berean Annotated Bible Now Lot (covering), who was traveling with Abram (exalted father), also had flocks and herds and tents. Christian Standard Bible Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents. American Standard Version And Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. Contemporary English Version Lot, who was traveling with him, also had sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as his own family and slaves. English Revised Version And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. GOD'S WORD® Translation Lot, who had been traveling with Abram, also had his own sheep, cattle, and tents. Good News Translation Lot also had sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as his own family and servants. International Standard Version Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks of sheep, herds, and tents. NET Bible Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents. New Heart English Bible Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. Webster's Bible Translation And Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. World English Bible Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, herds, and tents. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd also to Lot, who is going with Abram, there has been sheep and oxen and tents; Berean Literal Bible And also Lot, who went with Abram, had a flock and a herd, and tents. Young's Literal Translation And also to Lot, who is going with Abram, there hath been sheep and oxen and tents; Smith's Literal Translation And to Lot also going with Abram, were sheep and oxen and tents. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Lot also, who was with Abram, had flocks of sheep, and herds of beasts, and tents. Catholic Public Domain Version But Lot also, who was with Abram, had flocks of sheep, and cattle, and tents. New American Bible Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, New Revised Standard Version Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Lot also, who went with Abram, had large flocks, herds, and tents. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And also Lot, who went with Abram there, had sheep and oxen and tents in great abundance. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Lot who went out with Abram had sheep, and oxen, and tents. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Abram and Lot Part Ways…4to the site where he had built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD. 5Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. 6But 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.… Cross References Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, Genesis 12:4 So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. Genesis 12:5 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, Genesis 11:31 And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there. also had flocks and herds and tents. Genesis 24:35 “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. Genesis 26:14 He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. Hebrews 11:9 By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. Genesis 36:7 For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. Genesis 21:25 But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized, Genesis 31:18 and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan. Genesis 30:43 Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys. Genesis 25:5-6 Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. / But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east. Genesis 14:14 And when Abram heard that his relative had been captured, he mobilized the 318 trained men born in his household, and they set out in pursuit as far as Dan. Genesis 15:14 But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. Genesis 17:8 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.” Genesis 19:29 So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived. Genesis 20:14 So Abimelech brought sheep and cattle, menservants and maidservants, and he gave them to Abraham and restored his wife Sarah to him. Treasury of Scripture And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. tents. Genesis 4:20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. Genesis 25:27 And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. Jeremiah 49:29 Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side. Jump to Previous Abram Flocks Herds Lot Moving Oxen Sheep TentsJump to Next Abram Flocks Herds Lot Moving Oxen Sheep TentsGenesis 13 1. Abram and Lot return with great riches out of Egypt.6. Strife arises between Abram's herdsmen and those of Lot. 8. Abram allows Lot to choose his part of the country, 10. and Lot goes toward Sodom. 14. God renews his promise to Abram. 18. He moves to Hebron, and there builds an altar. Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, Lot, Abram’s nephew, had remained with him since leaving Haran after the death of Lot’s father. As part of Abram’s household, Lot shared in the journey to Canaan and in the prosperity God granted Abram. Their close association would soon be tested as both households grew too large to remain together. Gen 12:4 So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him… also had flocks and herds and tents. Lot possessed substantial livestock and the servants and equipment needed to care for them. His tents reflect the mobile life of a pastoral household moving between grazing lands and water sources. The wealth of both men would make it difficult for them to occupy the same area, leading to their peaceful separation. Gen 24:35 The LORD has greatly blessed my master… Persons / Places / Events 1. LotLot is Abram's nephew, the son of Haran. He traveled with Abram from Ur to Canaan and is a significant figure in the account of Genesis. His presence with Abram highlights familial ties and the shared journey of faith and prosperity. 2. Abram Later known as Abraham, he is a central patriarch in the Bible. At this point in Genesis, Abram is journeying through the land God promised to him and his descendants. 3. Flocks, Herds, and Tents These represent wealth and livelihood in the ancient Near Eastern context. Lot's possession of these indicates his prosperity and the blessings he received while accompanying Abram. 4. Traveling The act of moving from one place to another, which in this context, signifies the journey of faith and obedience to God's call. 5. Canaan The land promised by God to Abram and his descendants. It is the setting for much of the patriarchal accounts in Genesis. Teaching Points The Importance of Family and CommunityLot's journey with Abram underscores the significance of family and community in our spiritual journeys. We are not meant to walk alone but to support and be supported by others. Prosperity and Responsibility Lot's wealth in flocks and herds suggests that prosperity comes with responsibility. We must manage our blessings wisely and in a way that honors God. Faithful Companionship Traveling with Abram, Lot benefited from Abram's faith and relationship with God. Surrounding ourselves with faithful companions can strengthen our own walk with God. The Journey of Faith Like Abram and Lot, we are on a journey of faith. This requires trust in God's promises and a willingness to move forward even when the destination is not fully known. Decision-Making and Consequences Lot's later decisions, such as choosing the fertile plains near Sodom, remind us that our choices have consequences. We must seek God's guidance in our decisions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 13:5?2. How does Genesis 13:5 illustrate the importance of resolving conflicts among believers? 3. What can we learn from Lot's choices in Genesis 13:5 about priorities? 4. How does Genesis 13:5 connect with Proverbs 15:18 on avoiding strife? 5. How should Genesis 13:5 influence our approach to material possessions and relationships? 6. In what ways can Genesis 13:5 guide us in maintaining family unity today? 7. How does Genesis 13:5 reflect on the relationship between wealth and faith? 8. What does Genesis 13:5 reveal about Lot's character and choices? 9. How does Genesis 13:5 illustrate the theme of family dynamics in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 13? (5, 6) Lot.--He, too, had possibly received presents in Egypt, for we find him rivalling his uncle in wealth; and the "tents" show that he had numerous followers, and, like Abram, was the chief of a powerful clan. The repetition that "the land was not able to bear them," and that "they could not dwell together," implies that the difficulty had long been felt before it led to an open rupture.Verses 5, 6. - And Lot also (literally, and also to Lot), who went with Abram (literally, going with Abram), had (were) flocks and herds and tents. The uncle's prosperity overflowed upon the nephew. Rosenmüller includes in the tents the domestics and servants, qui in tentoriis degebant (cf. 1 Chronicles 4:41). And the land was not able to bear them. Literally, did not bear, i.e. support their households and flocks. That they should dwell together. In consequence partly of the scarce pasturage, the land probably having not yet sufficiently recovered from the drought, but chiefly because of their increasing wealth. For their substance (vide Genesis 12:5) was great, so that they could not (literally, and they were not able to) dwell together. Genesis 13:5 highlights the shared journey and shared prosperity of Abram and Lot. Lot’s inclusion in Abram’s caravan places him under the overflow of divine blessing, yet his independent wealth will soon force a decision that tests his character. The verse prepares us for the tension between material abundance and spiritual allegiance, urging us to steward God-given resources without losing sight of His greater call. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Lot,לְל֔וֹט (lə·lō·wṭ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3876: Lot -- Abraham's nephew who was traveling הַהֹלֵ֖ךְ (ha·hō·lêḵ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Abram, אַבְרָ֑ם (’aḇ·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham also וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and had הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be flocks צֹאן־ (ṣōn-) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and herds וּבָקָ֖ר (ū·ḇā·qār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd and tents. וְאֹהָלִֽים׃ (wə·’ō·hā·lîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 168: A tent Additonal Resources Genesis 13:5 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 13:5 Bible Gateway Genesis 13:5 Bible.com Genesis 13:5 NIV |
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