Genesis 13:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.a ”

Genesis 13:8 - 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 13:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no (e) strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we [be] brethren. (e) He cuts off the opportunity for contention: t...
Genesis 13:8 - 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 13:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

brethren. Put by Synecdoche (of Species), for relatives. App-6.
Genesis 13:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

8. And Abram said unto Lot. Moses first states, that Abram no sooner perceived the strifes which had arisen, than he fulfilled the duty of a good householder, by attempting to restore peace a...
Genesis 13:8 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 21 SEPARATION OF ABRAM AND LOT Genesis 13:8-11 . And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be b...
Genesis 13:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. For we be brethren - We are of the same family, worshi...
Genesis 13:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

We be brethren— The Hebrews call near relations, as kinsmen, &c. brethren. Indeed all men are brethren, as having One Father; and consequently can hardly urge a more prevailing argument for...
Genesis 13:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land. And there was a strife. Strife from...
Genesis 13:8 - 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 13:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Let there be no strife. — It is evident that Lot was beginning to take part with his herdmen, and regard himself as an injured man. But Abram meets him with the utmost generosity, acknowledges that...
Genesis 13:8 - 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 13:8 - 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 13:8 - 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 13:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Abram said unto Lot ,.... Being either an ear witness himself of the contentions of their servants, or having it reported to him by credible persons, he applied himself to Lot, in order to make...
Genesis 13:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we [be] brethren. Ver. 8. And Abram said to Lot. ] Speech endeth ange...
Genesis 13:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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Genesis 13:8 - 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 13:8 - 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 13:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Abram said unto Lot. The elder, and wiser, and worthier person relinquisheth his own right to his inferior for peace sake, leaving us a noble example for our imitation. Between me and thee, and be...
Genesis 13:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife, I beg you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen. For we are close relatives. Is not the whole land in front of you? Separate...
Genesis 13:8 - 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 13:8 - 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 13:8 - 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 13:8 - 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 13:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Lot Chooses the Plain of Sodom
Genesis 13:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Let. Proverbs 15:1 Matthew 5:9 1 Corinthians 6:6 1 Corinthians 6:7 Philippians 2:14 Hebrews 12:14 James 3:17 James 3:18 brethren. Heb. men, brethren. Genesis 11:27-31 Genesis 45:24...
Genesis 13:8 - 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 13:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Genesis 13:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Genesis 13:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 13:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 13:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 13:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 13:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 13:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 13:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 13:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 13:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 13:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 13:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 13:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 13:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 13:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 13:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary