This incommodity came by their riches, which brake friendship and as it were the bound of nature. Gen. 36:7
Historical and theological verse study from Book of Genesis, Chapter 13.
Apply the spiritual lesson of Genesis 13:6 through prayerful reflection and faithful obedience.
“Gracious Father, write the truth of Genesis 13:6 upon my heart by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Amen.”
“Neither was the land able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, and they could not dwell together.”
“Nec poterat eos capere terra, ut habitarent simul : erat quippe substantia eorum multa, et nequibant habitare communiter.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The land was not able to bear them, that they might live together; for their substance was great, so that they could not live together.”
“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.”
This incommodity came by their riches, which brake friendship and as it were the bound of nature. Gen. 36:7
This incommodity came by their riches, which brake friendship and as it were the bound of nature. Gen. 36:7
To bear or feed their flocks, as well as those of the Chanaanites. (Calmet)
IV. His devotion there. His altar was gone, so that he could not offer sacrifice; but he called on the name of the Lord, as he had done, ch. 12 8. Note, 1. All God's people are praying people. You may as soon find a living man without breath as a living Christian without prayer. 2. Those that would approve themselves upright with their God must be constant and persevering in the services of religion. Abram did not leave his religion behind him in Egypt, as many do in their travels. 3. When we cannot do what we would we must make conscience of doing what we can in the acts of devotion. When we want an altar, let us not be wanting in prayer, but, wherever we are, call on the name of the Lord.
Verses 5-9 Riches not only afford matter for strife, and are the things most commonly striven about; but they also stir up a spirit of contention, by making people proud and covetous. Mine and thine are the great make-bates of the world. Poverty and labour, wants and wanderings, could not separate Abram and Lot; but riches did so. Bad servants often make a great deal of mischief in families and among neighbours, by their pride and passion, lying, slandering, and talebearing. What made the quarrel worse was, that the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelt then in the land. The quarrels of professors are the reproach of religion, and give occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme. It is best to keep the peace, that it be not broken; but the next best is, if differences do happen, with all speed to quench the fire that is broken out. The attempt to stay this strife was made by Abram, although he was the elder and the greater man. Abram shows himself to be a man of cool spirit, that had the command of his passion, and knew how to turn away wrath by a soft answer. Those that would keep the peace, must never render railing for railing. And of a condescending spirit; he was willing to beseech even his inferior to be at peace. Whatever others are for, the people of God must be for peace. Abram's plea for peace was very powerful. Let the people of the land contend about trifles; but let not us fall out, who know better things, and look for a better country. Professors of religion should be most careful to avoid contention. Many profess to be for peace who will do nothing towards it: not so Abram. When God condescends to beseech us to be reconciled, we may well beseech one another. Though God had promised Abram to give this land to his seed, yet he offered an equal or better…