Genesis 13:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

Genesis 13:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

- 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...
Genesis 13:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And the land was not able to (c) bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together. (c) This inconvenience came by their riches, which b...
Genesis 13:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13. The Separation of Abraham and Lot. In the main from J, as is shown by the frequent mention of Yahweh, the reference to the garden of Yahweh, the preparation for the story of Sodom's ove...
Genesis 13:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

them. Those two. For signification of the No. 2, see App-10.
Genesis 13:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. Their substance was great - As their families increased,...
Genesis 13:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The land, &c.— See ch. Genesis 36:7 . there was not sufficient pasturage for their cattle; insomuch that the shepherds and servants of each master began to quarrel and contend about it. A matt...
Genesis 13:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Genesis 13:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The History of Abraham At this point the specific purpose of the writer of the Pentateuch begins to appear more clearly. Speaking generally, that purpose is to trace the development of the kingdom...
Genesis 13:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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 powe...
Genesis 13:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

LOT'S SEPARATION FROM ABRAM Genesis 13:1-18 ABRAM left Egypt thinking meanly of himself, highly of God. This humble frame of mind is disclosed in the route he chooses; he went straight back "un...
Genesis 13:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Abram and Lot Part Genesis 13:1-13 The patriarch, like a restored backslider, made his way back to the old spot, on the highlands of Bethel, where his first tent and altar had stood. Through hi...
Genesis 13:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Thus, delivered by the divine intervention, Abram set his face again toward the line of the divine purpose and returned to Bethel. In this act is seen the victory of faith over failure. It was at th...
Genesis 13:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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. Such are all creature comforts! See 1 Timothy 6:9
Genesis 13:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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 c...
Genesis 13:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 6. And the land was not able to bear them. ] This...
Genesis 13:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The land was not able to bear them The Canaanites and other former inhabitants of the country undoubtedly occupied the best of the land, and what remained was not sufficient to supply their flocks...
Genesis 13:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

RECOVERY At last Abram "went up," leaving Egypt behind and coming into the south of the land of Canaan. Again Lot is mentioned as accompanying his uncle Abram. But Abram had been greatly enriched...
Genesis 13:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Lot's Separation from Abram. B. C. 1917. 5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had fl...
Genesis 13:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
Genesis 13:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks and herds and tents. And the land was not able to bear them that they might dwell together, for their substance was so great that they could not dwell t...
Genesis 13:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 13:5 . Tents] Including their occupants, as wives, children, and domestics. Thus we have in 1 Chronicles 4:41 : “Smote their tents, i.e. those who occupied them.”—...
Genesis 13:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 13:2 . Very rich. Here is another proof of God's fidelity in fulfilling his promises to Abraham. This has often been the lot of faithful men. Genesis 13:9 . Separate thyself. Generous...
Genesis 13:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

There was a strife between the herdmen Strife between brethren I. AS TO THE CAUSES OF IT. 1. Worldly prosperity. 2. The mean ambition of ignoble souls associated with us. 3. The want o...
Genesis 13:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Genesis 13:1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife. A special mercy that either of them returned, considering the sin they had committed and the peril in which they...
Genesis 13:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Lot Chooses the Plain of Sodom
Genesis 13:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 36:6 Genesis 36:7 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Ecclesiastes 5:11 Luke 12:17 Luke 12:18 1 Timothy 6:9
Genesis 13:6 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Abram and Lot Genesis 13:1-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Let us bring before you the "as" and "so" of the Lord's Return. The days of Lot are likened unto the days of the Coming of the Son of Man. Our...
Genesis 13:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The land was not able to bear them — The place was too strait for them, and they had not room for their flocks.

Genesis 13:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Genesis 13:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 13:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 13:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 13:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 13:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 13:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 13:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 13:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 13:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 13:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 13:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 13:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 13:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 13:6 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Genesis 13:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes