Genesis 13:4
New International Version
and where he had first built an altar. There Abram called on the name of the LORD.

New Living Translation
This was the same place where Abram had built the altar, and there he worshiped the LORD again.

English Standard Version
to the place where he had made an altar at the first. And there Abram called upon the name of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
to the site where he had built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

King James Bible
Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

New King James Version
to the place of the altar which he had made there at first. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
to the place of the altar which he had made there previously; and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

NASB 1995
to the place of the altar which he had made there formerly; and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

NASB 1977
to the place of the altar, which he had made there formerly; and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
to the place of the altar which he had made there formerly; and there Abram called upon the name of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
where he had first built an altar; and there Abram called on the name of the LORD [in prayer].

Christian Standard Bible
to the site where he had built the altar. And Abram called on the name of the LORD there.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
to the site where he had built the altar. And Abram called on the name of Yahweh there.

American 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.

Contemporary English Version
where he had earlier camped and built an altar. There he worshiped the LORD.

English Revised 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
where he had first made an altar. There Abram worshiped the LORD.

Good News Translation
and had built an altar. There he worshiped the LORD.

International Standard Version
where he had first built an altar. There Abram called on the name of the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
to the site where he had built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

NET Bible
This was the place where he had first built the altar, and there Abram worshiped the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
to the place where he had first built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of God.

Webster's Bible Translation
To the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

World English Bible
to the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first. There Abram called on Yahweh’s name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
to the place of the altar which he made there at the first, and there Abram preaches in the Name of YHWH.

Young'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.

Smith's Literal Translation
To the place of the altar which he made there in the beginning; and there he will call on the name of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the place of the altar which he had made before; and there he called upon the name of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There, at the place of the altar he had made before, he again called upon the name of the Lord.

New American Bible
the site where he had first built the altar; and there Abram invoked the LORD by name.

New Revised Standard Version
to the place where he had made an altar at the first; and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
To the place of the altar which he had built there at the first; and there Abram had called upon the name of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
To the place of the altar that he had made there at the first, and Abram called there on the Name of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first; and Abram called there on the name of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to the place of the altar, which he built there at first, and Abram there called on the name of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Abram and Lot Part Ways
3From the Negev he journeyed from place to place toward Bethel, until he came to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been pitched, 4to the site where he had built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD. 5Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.…

Cross References
Genesis 12:7-8
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. / From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD.

Genesis 28:18-22
Early the next morning, Jacob took the stone that he had placed under his head, and he set it up as a pillar. He poured oil on top of it, / and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz. / Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, ...

Genesis 35:1-7
Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” / So Jacob told his household and all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Purify yourselves and change your garments. / Then let us arise and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to God, who answered me in my day of distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.” ...

Exodus 20:24
You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you.

Exodus 24:4
And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel.

Deuteronomy 12:5-7
Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you.

Joshua 8:30-31
At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal to the LORD, the God of Israel, / just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD, and they sacrificed peace offerings.

1 Samuel 7:17
Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.

1 Kings 18:30-32
Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people approached him, and he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been torn down. / And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” / And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed.

2 Chronicles 33:16
Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel.

Psalm 116:17-19
I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. / I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people, / in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Isaiah 19:19
In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the center of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the LORD near her border.

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Matthew 21:12-13
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”

Mark 11:17
Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”


Treasury of Scripture

To the place of the altar, which he had make there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

Unto.

Genesis 13:18
Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD.

Genesis 12:7,8
And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him…

Genesis 35:1-3
And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother…

called.

Genesis 4:26
And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

Psalm 65:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed…

Psalm 107:1,8,15
O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever…

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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.














to the site
This phrase indicates a return to a specific location, suggesting a deliberate act of remembrance and reverence. In the Hebrew context, the word for "site" (מָקוֹם, makom) often implies a place of significance or divine encounter. Abram's journey back to this site underscores the importance of sacred spaces in the life of faith, where past encounters with God are remembered and renewed.

where he had built the altar
The altar represents a place of worship and sacrifice, a tangible expression of Abram's faith and devotion. In ancient Near Eastern culture, altars were central to religious practice, serving as a point of contact between the divine and human realms. Abram's construction of an altar signifies his commitment to God and his acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision.

And there Abram called
The act of calling upon the name of the LORD is a profound expression of faith and dependence. The Hebrew verb קָרָא (qara) implies not just a vocal invocation but a deep, personal communication with God. This calling is an act of worship, a declaration of trust, and a plea for divine guidance and blessing.

on the name of the LORD
The "name of the LORD" (יְהוָה, Yahweh) is more than a mere identifier; it encapsulates the character and essence of God. In the ancient world, names held significant power and meaning. By invoking the name of Yahweh, Abram acknowledges God's eternal presence, faithfulness, and covenant promises. This act of calling on God's name is a testament to Abram's relationship with God, rooted in reverence and trust.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the site
מְקוֹם֙ (mə·qō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

where
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he had built
עָ֥שָׂה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the altar.
הַמִּזְבֵּ֔חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar

And there
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

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

called
וַיִּקְרָ֥א (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

on the name
בְּשֵׁ֥ם (bə·šêm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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