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Genesis 13:5

What does Genesis 13:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 13:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 13:5 means

Lot, Abram's nephew, had also become very prosperous, possessing substantial flocks, herds, and numerous tents for his own household. His wealth mirrored Abram's, reflecting the blessings that often accompanied Abram due to God's covenant. This detail is significant because it immediately sets up the practical problem of limited resources and space, which would soon necessitate a physical separation between the two households. Lot's parallel prosperity is a crucial element for understanding the impending conflict and the need for their parting.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Lot, who went with him, had flocks and herds and tents;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And also to Lot, who is going with Abram, there hath been sheep and oxen and tents;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But Lot also, who was with Abram, had flocks of sheep, and herds of beasts, and tents.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Lot also who went with Abram had flocks, and herds, and tents.

Context

Following the description of Abram's wealth and worship in the preceding verses, this verse highlights Lot's comparable prosperity. This detail is crucial because it immediately establishes the reason for the impending conflict in the next verse. It shows that both households had grown significantly, creating a practical problem of coexistence that would soon force a decision.

v.4unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of Jehovah.

v.5This passage

v.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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 25:27

    And the boys grew: and Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.

  • Jeremiah 49:29

    Their tents and their flocks shall they take; they shall carry away for themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Terror on every side!

  • Genesis 4:20

    And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents and have cattle.

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