Genesis 13:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot settled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

American Standard Version (1901)

Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelt in the cities of the Plain, and moved his tent as far as Sodom.

Bible in Basic English

Abram went on living in the land of Canaan, and Lot went to the lowland towns, moving his tent as far as Sodom.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Abram dwelt in the land of Chanaan; and Lot abode in the towns that were about the Jordan, and dwelt in Sodom.

Free Bible Version

Abram went to live in the land of Canaan, while Lot settled down among the towns in the valley, setting up his tents near Sodom.

Geneva Bible 1599

Abram dwelled in the lande of Canaan, and Lot abode in the cities of the plaine, and pitched his tent euen to Sodom.

King James (Authorized) Version

Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

One Unity Resource Bible

Avram [Exalted father] lived in the land of Canaan [Humbled], and Lot [Veil, Covering] lived in the 'Ieyr HaKikar [Cities of the Round], and moved his tent as far as Sodom [Burning].

Translation for Translators

Abram stayed in the Canaan area, and Lot started to live near the cities in the plain of the Jordan River, and he set up his tents near Sodom city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Abram lived in the land of Canaan, and Lot lived among the cities of the plain. He set up his tents as far away as Sodom.

Noah Webster Bible

Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelt in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent towards Sodom.

World English Bible

Abram lived in the land of Canaan, and Lot lived in the cities of the plain, and moved his tent as far as Sodom.

Young's Literal Translation

Abram hath dwelt in the land of Canaan, and Lot hath dwelt in the cities of the circuit, and tenteth unto Sodom;

Context

Lot Proceeds toward Sodom

¹¹So Lot chose the whole plain of the Jordan for himself and set out toward the east. And Abram and Lot parted company.¹²Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot settled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom.¹³But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD.

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Summary

In Genesis 13:12, it describes Lot settling in the cities of the plain and pitching his tents near Sodom. This decision eventually leads to Lot's entanglement with the sinful practices of Sodom, highlighting the consequences of choosing proximity to wickedness. The verse serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of compromising one's values and faith by aligning with ungodly influences. It underscores the importance of making wise choices in our associations and environments to safeguard our spiritual well-being. Ultimately, Genesis 13:12 reminds believers to seek God's guidance in all decisions to avoid being led astray by the allure of worldly temptations.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan,.... In that part of the land strictly so called, where the family of the Canaanites had their abode; for otherwise taking Canaan in a more general sense, the plain of Jordan, and cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, were in the land of Canaan. And Lot dwelt in the cities of the plain; in the neighbourhood of them, or near those cities, which were built on the plain of Jordan, for he could not dwell in more than one, if in one; for it looks as if at his first settlement he did not dwell in any, but near them all, especially Sodom: since it follows: and pitched his tent toward Sodom, or "even unto Sodom" (a); and it may be rendered, as it is by some, "he pitched his tents" (b), for himself, his family, and his servants, his shepherds and his herdsmen, which reached unto Sodom, and where he afterwards dwelt, at least at the gate of it. (a) "usque Sodom", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Schmidt. (b) "movens tentoria", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator & Tigurine version; so Jarchi.