Genesis 12:5
What does Genesis 12:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 12:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 12:5 means
Abram’s departure from Haran is comprehensively described. He takes Sarai his wife, Lot his brother’s son, all their amassed wealth, and all the "souls that they had gotten in Haran"—likely referring to servants and dependents. This detail reinforces the complete nature of his emigration, highlighting that he brought significant resources and a substantial household with him. They set out with a clear destination: "to go into the land of Canaan," which was ultimately where they arrived, underscoring the successful initial leg of their journey.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Abram took Sarai, his wife, and Lot, his brother's son, and all their goods and the servants which they had got in Haran, and they went out to go to the land of Canaan.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Abram taketh Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they have gained, and the persons that they have obtained in Charan; and they go out to go towards the land of Canaan; and they come in to the land of Canaan.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all the substance which they had gathered, and the souls which they had gotten in Haran: and they went out to go into the land of Chanaan. And when they were come into it,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their possessions that they had acquired, and the souls that they had obtained in Haran, and they went out to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
Context
Following Abram's initial obedient departure in verse 4, this verse elaborates on the specifics of his travel party and possessions. It provides the necessary background information regarding who accompanied Abram and what material resources he brought. This comprehensive description paints a picture of Abram's considerable household, setting the stage for his establishment in Canaan and the subsequent events, including potential conflicts or interactions with the existing inhabitants of the land.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 10:19
And the border of the Canaanite was from Sidon, as thou goest toward Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, unto Lasha.
- Acts 7:4
Then came he out of the land of the Chaldæans, and dwelt in Haran: and from thence, when his father was dead, God removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell:
- Genesis 46:5
And Jacob rose up from Beer-sheba: and the sons of Israel carried Jacob their father, and their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.
- Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out unto a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
- Genesis 11:31
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran, his son’s son, and Sarai his daughter-in-law, his son Abram’s wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
- Genesis 14:21
And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
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