Genesis 12:9
Genesis 12:9 in Multiple Translations
And Abram journeyed on toward the Negev.
And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south.
And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the South.
And he went on, journeying still to the South.
After that he went on his way, heading towards the Negev.
Againe Abram went forth going and iourneying toward the South.
And Abram journeyeth, going on and journeying towards the south.
Abram traveled, still going on toward the South.
And Abram journeyed, going on still towards the south.
And Abram went forward, going, and proceeding on to the south.
Then they left there and started traveling south to the Negev Desert.
After that, Abram and his mob kept going south to the dry desert country.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 12:9
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Genesis 12:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסַּ֣ע
אַבְרָ֔ם
הָל֥וֹךְ
וְ/נָס֖וֹעַ
הַ/נֶּֽגְבָּ/ה
וַ/יִּסַּ֣ע
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַבְרָ֔ם
ʼAbrâm
H87
Abram
N-proper
הָל֥וֹךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Ptc
וְ/נָס֖וֹעַ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-Ptc
הַ/נֶּֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
Negeb
Art | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 12:9
וַ/יִּסַּ֣ע
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
אַבְרָ֔ם
ʼAbrâm
H87
"Abram"
N-proper
Abram was the original name of Abraham, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Terah, brother of Nahor and Haran, and husband of Sarah, Hagar, and Keturah, as told in Genesis 11:26--17:5.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x Another name of av.ra.ham (אַבְרָהָם "Abraham" H0085) § Abram = "exalted father" original name of Abraham
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: Abram. See also: Genesis 11:26; Genesis 14:13; Nehemiah 9:7.
הָל֥וֹךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Ptc
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
וְ/נָס֖וֹעַ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-Ptc
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
הַ/נֶּֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
Art | N-ms | Suff
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
Study Notes — Genesis 12:9
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 12:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 12:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 12:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
- Sermons on Genesis 12:9
Context — The Call of Abram
7Then 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.
8From 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.
9And Abram journeyed on toward the Negev.
10Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. 11As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 13:3 | From 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, |
| 2 | Genesis 24:62 | Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev. |
| 3 | Genesis 13:1 | So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev—he and his wife and all his possessions—and Lot was with him. |
| 4 | Psalms 105:13 | they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. |
| 5 | Hebrews 11:13–14 | All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. |
Genesis 12:9 Summary
[Genesis 12:9 tells us that Abram journeyed to the Negev, which was a region in the southern part of Israel. This journey shows that Abram was still following God's lead and trusting in His provision, just as he had when he first left his home in Genesis 12:4. As Abram traveled, he likely faced many challenges and uncertainties, but he continued to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Genesis 12:7. We can learn from Abram's example by trusting in God's guidance and provision in our own lives, even when the path ahead is unclear.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Abram journey to the Negev?
Abram journeyed to the Negev, likely due to the fertile land and availability of resources, as seen in Genesis 12:9, and also possibly in search of a place to settle as the Lord had promised him land in Genesis 12:7
What is the Negev?
The Negev is a region in the southern part of Israel, known for its arid desert landscape, as mentioned in Genesis 12:9, and is also referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as Numbers 13:17
Is Abram's journey to the Negev a fulfillment of God's promise?
While Abram's journey to the Negev may seem like a step of faith, it is not necessarily a direct fulfillment of God's promise to give him the land, as stated in Genesis 12:7, but rather a continuation of his travels in the region
How does Abram's journey relate to his faith?
Abram's journey to the Negev demonstrates his trust in God's guidance and provision, as seen in Genesis 12:9, and is an example of his faith in action, similar to his response to God's call in Genesis 12:4
Reflection Questions
- What does Abram's decision to journey to the Negev reveal about his character and trust in God?
- How do I respond to uncertain circumstances, and what can I learn from Abram's example in Genesis 12:9?
- In what ways can I, like Abram, take steps of faith and trust in God's guidance and provision in my life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's sovereignty and provision, just as Abram did in Genesis 12:9?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting God's guidance, as seen in Genesis 12:9, to my daily decisions and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 12:9
And Abram journeyed,.... He did not stay long in the mountain between Bethel and Hai, but moved from thence, and kept on journeying in the land of Canaan: going on still toward the south; the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 12:9
And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south. Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south - [ Negeb (H5045), the south, was the name given to that large undulating tract of country which
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
Removing from place to place, still hoping to meet with better neighbours, and to free himself from that perpetual vexation which he had in beholding their wickedness. Toward the south, i.e. the southern part of the land of Canaan towards Egypt.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
Genesis 12:9 And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south.Ver. 9. Going on still towards the south.] As toward the sun, whereby may be figured, saith an expositor, his progress in faith and grace, as Proverbs 4:18 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
(9) Toward the south.—The Negeb, or dry land, so called because the soil being a soft white chalk, the rains sink through it, and even in the valleys run below the surface of the ground. Though treeless, it is still rich in flocks and herds, but the water has to be collected in tanks and cisterns (Conder, Tent Work, ii. 87).
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 12:9
9. toward the South] Heb. Negeb, the southern tract of Judah. Negeb means “the dry land,” “the land of thin soil.” It was applied especially to the country in the southernmost region of Canaan, described in Joshua 15:21-32, and spoken of in Numbers 13:17; Numbers 13:22; Numbers 13:26. The Israelite, dwelling in Palestine, was accustomed to speak of the south as the “negeb” quarter, just as he spoke of the west as the “sea” quarter, of the compass. The R.V. prints the word “South” with a capital, when it denotes the region between Hebron and the wilderness. It is found in the form Ngb in an Egyptian writing of the reign of Thothmes III (1479–1447 b.c.) as a name for S. Palestine (Müller’s Asien u. Europa, p. 148).
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 12:9
9. Abram journeyed — Literally, and Abram pulled up, (his tent-pins,) going and pulling up, (encamping and striking his tents.) Toward the south — Hebrew, towards the Negeb, that is, the country
Sermons on Genesis 12:9
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Israel's Future as a Nation by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the prophecy relating to Israel's future as a nation, exploring the various viewpoints on whether Israel exists today and has a future. He discusses th |
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Quiet Time by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being filled with the word of God and maintaining a life of victory. He encourages the audience to avoid seeking other way |
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Fountains of Living Water by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the concept of 'With Thee is the Fountain of Life,' focusing on the encounter of Jesus with the woman at the well in John 4. He emphasizes how Jesus offers li |
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Abrahams' Journey by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not wasting one's life and youth by going back to worldly ways. He uses the example of Abraham and the prodigal son to illu |
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(Genesis) Genesis 12:10-20 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Abraham and his journey to Egypt during a famine. The speaker highlights the beauty of Abraham's wife, Sarah, and how it caused t |
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(Genesis) Genesis 13:1-4 by J. Vernon McGee | J. Vernon McGee emphasizes Abram's journey back to Bethel after leaving Egypt, highlighting his immense wealth and status akin to a modern-day tycoon. Despite his riches, Abram's t |
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Abraham: Back From Rebellion by J. Glyn Owen | J. Glyn Owen preaches on Abram's return from rebellion, emphasizing the importance of communion with God after a period of spiritual wandering. He illustrates Abram's journey back |