Genesis 13:11
“Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.”
Genesis 13:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Lot chose to himself the country about the Jordan, and he departed from the east: and they were separated one brother from the other.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- So Lot chose him all the Plain of the Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
- DARBYDarby
- And Lot chose for himself all the plain of the Jordan; and Lot went toward the east. And they separated the one from the other:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- So Lot chose the Plain of the Jordan for himself. Lot traveled east, and they separated themselves the one from the other.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Lot chooseth for himself the whole circuit of the Jordan; and Lot journeyeth from the east, and they are parted ; a man from his companion;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So Lot chose the entire plain of Jordan for himself and journeyed east, and they parted ways.
Context: Genesis 13
9Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
10And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.
11Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
12Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.
13But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.
About Genesis 13: Abraham and Lot Separate
Abram and his nephew Lot have many possessions and they get into a dispute over land. Lot chooses to go to the Jordan Valley, while Abram stays in the land of Canaan.
Commentary
Genesis 13 is a chapter that focuses on the relationship between Abram and Lot. After their great wealth had increased, the land was not able to support them both, so Abram offered Lot the choice of which land he wanted. Lot chose the land of the Jordan Valley, which was well-watered and lush, while Abram chose the land of Canaan, which was dry and barren. This chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and selflessness. Abram was willing to give up the better land for Lot, showing his willingness to put others before himself. This is a lesson that we can all learn from. Abram's faith in God was also evident in this chapter, as he trusted that God would provide for him even in the dry land of Canaan. This is a reminder that God will always provide for us, no matter what our circumstances may be. Overall, Genesis 13 is a chapter that teaches us the importance of humility, selflessness, and faith in God.