Genesis 13:1
New International Version
So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him.

New Living Translation
So Abram left Egypt and traveled north into the Negev, along with his wife and Lot and all that they owned.

English Standard Version
So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb.

Berean Standard Bible
So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev—he and his wife and all his possessions—and Lot was with him.

King James Bible
And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

New King James Version
Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South.

New American Standard Bible
So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him.

NASB 1995
So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him.

NASB 1977
So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him; and Lot with him.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him.

Amplified Bible
So Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot [his nephew] with him, into the Negev (the South country of Judah).

Christian Standard Bible
Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev —he, his wife, and all he had, and Lot with him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev—he, his wife, and all he had, and Lot with him.

American Standard Version
And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the South.

Contemporary English Version
Abram and Sarai took everything they owned and went to the Southern Desert. Lot went with them.

English Revised Version
And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the South.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abram left Egypt with his wife and everything he had and went to the Negev. Lot was with him.

Good News Translation
Abram went north out of Egypt to the southern part of Canaan with his wife and everything he owned, and Lot went with him.

International Standard Version
Abram traveled from Egypt, along with his wife and everyone who belonged to his household —including Lot—to the Negev.

Majority Standard Bible
So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev—he and his wife and all his possessions—and Lot was with him.

NET Bible
So Abram went up from Egypt into the Negev. He took his wife and all his possessions with him, as well as Lot.

New Heart English Bible
Abram went up out of Egypt: he, his wife, and all his possessions, and Lot with him, into the Negev.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abram returned from Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

World English Bible
Abram went up out of Egypt—he, his wife, all that he had, and Lot with him—into the South.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Abram goes up from Egypt (he and his wife, and all that he has, and Lot with him) toward the south;

Young's Literal Translation
And Abram goeth up from Egypt (he and his wife, and all that he hath, and Lot with him) towards the south;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abram shall go up from Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that is to him, and Lot with him, to the desert.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, Abram ascended from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, toward the southern region.

New American Bible
From Egypt Abram went up to the Negeb with his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot went with him.

New Revised Standard Version
So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND Abram went up from Egypt, e and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abram came up from Egypt, he and his wife, and everything that he had, and Lot with him to the south.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the South.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the wilderness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Abram and Lot Part Ways
1So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev— he and his wife and all his possessions and Lot was with him. 2And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.…

Cross References
Genesis 12:9
And Abram journeyed on toward the Negev.

Genesis 12:10
Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe.

Genesis 12:4-5
So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. / And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan,

Genesis 20:1
Now Abraham journeyed from there to the region of the Negev and settled between Kadesh and Shur. While he was staying in Gerar,

Genesis 24:62
Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev.

Genesis 26:1
Now there was another famine in the land, subsequent to the one that had occurred in Abraham’s time. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines at Gerar.

Genesis 46:1-6
So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...

Exodus 12:37
The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.

Exodus 13:18
So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt arrayed for battle.

Numbers 13:22
They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.

Deuteronomy 1:19
And just as the LORD our God had commanded us, we set out from Horeb and went toward the hill country of the Amorites, through all the vast and terrifying wilderness you have seen. When we reached Kadesh-barnea,

Nehemiah 9:7-8
You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham. / You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.

Isaiah 51:2
Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.

Acts 7:2-4
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.

Acts 7:15
So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died.


Treasury of Scripture

And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

A.

Genesis 12:9
And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south.

Genesis 20:1
And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.

Genesis 21:33
And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

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Genesis 13
1. Abram and Lot return with great riches out of Egypt.
6. Strife arises between Abram's herdsmen and those of Lot.
8. Abram allows Lot to choose his part of the country,
10. and Lot goes toward Sodom.
14. God renews his promise to Abram.
18. He moves to Hebron, and there builds an altar.














So Abram went up
The phrase "went up" is significant in the Hebrew context, often indicating a movement towards a place of greater spiritual significance or elevation. The Hebrew root word "עלה" (alah) implies an ascent, not just geographically but spiritually. Abram's journey from Egypt back to the Promised Land symbolizes a return to God's promises and a recommitment to his divine calling. This movement can inspire believers to seek spiritual elevation and renewal, especially after periods of spiritual dryness or compromise.

from Egypt
Egypt, in biblical narratives, often represents a place of refuge but also a place of potential spiritual danger or compromise. Historically, Egypt was a powerful and prosperous nation, but for Abram, it was a temporary sojourn during a time of famine. Leaving Egypt signifies a departure from reliance on worldly resources and a return to dependence on God's provision. This can encourage Christians to trust in God's faithfulness rather than the temporary security offered by the world.

to the Negev
The Negev is a desert region in southern Israel, known for its arid conditions. The Hebrew word "נגב" (Negev) means "dry" or "parched." Despite its harsh environment, the Negev is part of the land promised to Abram and his descendants. This journey to the Negev represents faith in God's promises, even when circumstances seem barren or challenging. It serves as a reminder that God's promises often require faith and perseverance through difficult times.

with his wife
Abram's wife, Sarai, accompanies him, highlighting the importance of family unity and support in fulfilling God's call. In the biblical context, marriage is a covenant relationship, and Sarai's presence underscores the role of partnership in spiritual journeys. This can inspire Christian couples to support each other in their faith and commitments to God's purposes.

and all he had
This phrase indicates that Abram took all his possessions with him, signifying a complete and total commitment to the journey God set before him. The Hebrew word "כל" (kol) means "all" or "everything," emphasizing that Abram held nothing back. For believers, this can be a call to dedicate all aspects of their lives to God, trusting Him with their resources and future.

and Lot was with him
Lot, Abram's nephew, accompanies him, which foreshadows future events and decisions that will impact both their lives. Lot's presence is a reminder of the influence and responsibility we have towards those who journey with us. In a broader sense, it highlights the importance of community and relationships in our spiritual walk. Christians are encouraged to consider how their faith journey impacts and includes others, fostering a sense of shared purpose and accountability.

XIII.

ABRAM'S RETURN FROM EGYPT AND HIS SEPARATION FROM LOT.

(1-4) He went on his journeys.--Or, according to his stations, which the Vulgate very reasonably translates, "by the same route by which he had come." This route was first into the south, the Negeb, which is virtually a proper name, and thence to the spot between Beth-el and Ai mentioned in Genesis 12:8.

At the first does not mean that this was the first altar erected by Abram, but that he built it on his first arrival there. His first altar was at Shechem. As regards his wealth, while his cattle had been greatly increased in Egypt, he had probably brought the silver and gold with him from Mesopotamia. Gold, however, was plentiful at that time in Egypt, but silver rare.

Verse 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 had been placed. And all that he had. Referring principally to the souls, "domestiei" (Peele), acquired in Haran (Genesis 12:5, 16), his material wealth being mentioned afterwards. And Lot (who does not appear in the preceding paragraph, no part of which relates to him, but is now reintroduced into the narrative, the present portion of the story being connected with his fortunes) with him into the south (sc. of Canaan, vide Genesis 12:9).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Abram
אַבְרָ֨ם (’aḇ·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham

went up
וַיַּעַל֩ (way·ya·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

out of Egypt
מִמִּצְרַ֜יִם (mim·miṣ·ra·yim)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

into the Negev—
הַנֶּֽגְבָּה׃ (han·neḡ·bāh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

he
ה֠וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

and his wife
וְאִשְׁתּ֧וֹ (wə·’iš·tōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

and all his possessions—
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

and Lot [was]
וְל֥וֹט (wə·lō·wṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3876: Lot -- Abraham's nephew

with him.
עִמּ֖וֹ (‘im·mōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with


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