Genesis 13:4
“Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.”
Genesis 13:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- In the place of the altar which he had made before; and there he called upon the name of the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- to the place of the altar that he had made there at the first. And there Abram called on the name of Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- to the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first. There Abram called on the name of Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- unto the place of the altar which he made there at the first, and there doth Abram preach in the name of Jehovah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- There, at the altar he had built earlier, Abram called upon the name of the Lord.
Context: Genesis 13
2And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
3And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai;
4Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.
5And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
6And 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.
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.