Genesis 13:6

And 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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 13:6

BSB
But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist.
AKJV
And 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.
CPDV
Neither was the land able to contain them, so that they might dwell together. Indeed, their substance was so great that they could not live in common.
ERV
And 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.
NHEB
The land was not able to support them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to remain together.
SMT
And the land supported them not to dwell together, for their acquisition was a multitude, and they were not able to dwell together.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 13:6

Commentary for Genesis 13:6

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Overview of Genesis 13:6
Summary
Land insufficient for both parties' growing material needs
Place
Canaan
Event
Land cannot sustain both households
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative