Genesis 13:7
Genesis 13:7 in Multiple Translations
And there was discord between the herdsmen of Abram and the herdsmen of Lot. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land.
And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.
And there was a strife between the herdsmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdsmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelt then in the land.
And there was an argument between the keepers of Abram's cattle and the keepers of Lot's cattle: at that time the Canaanites and Perizzites were still living in the land.
Abram's and Lot's herdsmen were arguing, and in addition the Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.
Also there was debate betweene ye heardmen of Abrams cattell, and the heardmen of Lots cattell. (and the Canaanites and the Perizzites dwelled at that time in the land.)
and there is a strife between those feeding Abram's cattle and those feeding Lot's cattle; and the Canaanite and the Perizzite [are] then dwelling in the land.
There was strife between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. The Canaanites and the Perizzites lived in the land at that time.
And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelt then in the land.
Whereupon also there arose a strife between the herdsmen of Abram and of Lot. And at that time the Chanaanite and the Pherezite dwelled in that country.
Furthermore, the descendants of Canaan and Perizzi were also living in that area, and the land really belonged to them. And the men who took care of Abram’s animals started quarreling with the men who took care of Lot’s animals.
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Genesis 13:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְהִי
רִ֗יב
בֵּ֚ין
רֹעֵ֣י
מִקְנֵֽה
אַבְרָ֔ם
וּ/בֵ֖ין
רֹעֵ֣י
מִקְנֵה
ל֑וֹט
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִי֙
וְ/הַ/פְּרִזִּ֔י
אָ֖ז
יֹשֵׁ֥ב
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
וַֽ/יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
רִ֗יב
rîyb
H7379
strife
N-cs
בֵּ֚ין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
רֹעֵ֣י
rôʻîy
H7473
to shepherd
V-Qal
מִקְנֵֽה
miqneh
H4735
livestock
N-ms
אַבְרָ֔ם
ʼAbrâm
H87
Abram
N-proper
וּ/בֵ֖ין
bêyn
H996
between
Conj | Prep
רֹעֵ֣י
rôʻîy
H7473
to shepherd
V-Qal
מִקְנֵה
miqneh
H4735
livestock
N-ms
ל֑וֹט
Lôwṭ
H3876
Lot
N-proper
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִי֙
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
Canaanitess
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
וְ/הַ/פְּרִזִּ֔י
Pᵉrizzîy
H6522
Perizzite
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
אָ֖ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
יֹשֵׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 13:7
וַֽ/יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
רִ֗יב
rîyb
H7379
"strife"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to a dispute or quarrel between people, which can be a physical fight or a verbal argument. It is often used to describe a lawsuit or controversy, and appears in books like Deuteronomy and Job.
Definition: 1) strife, controversy, dispute 1a) strife, quarrel 1b) dispute, controversy, case at law
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, cause, chiding, contend(-tion), controversy, multitude (from the margin), pleading, strife, strive(-ing), suit. See also: Genesis 13:7; Proverbs 17:1; Psalms 18:44.
בֵּ֚ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
רֹעֵ֣י
rôʻîy
H7473
"to shepherd"
V-Qal
This word means to act as a shepherd, guiding and caring for people or animals, like a pastor. It is related to the verb to pasture, found in the Bible as a noun, referring to a shepherd.
Definition: shepherd (subst) A grammatical form of ra.ah (רָעָה "to pasture" H7462B)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: shipherd. See also: Genesis 13:7; Isaiah 38:12; Isaiah 44:28.
מִקְנֵֽה
miqneh
H4735
"livestock"
N-ms
Livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, are domestic animals that can be bought and owned, as described in the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and the story of Abraham's wealth.
Definition: 1) cattle, livestock 1a) cattle, livestock 1a1) in general of a purchasable domestic animal 1b) cows, sheep, goats (in herds and flocks)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: cattle, flock, herd, possession, purchase, substance. See also: Genesis 4:20; Numbers 20:19; Psalms 78:48.
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.
וּ/בֵ֖ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Conj | Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
רֹעֵ֣י
rôʻîy
H7473
"to shepherd"
V-Qal
This word means to act as a shepherd, guiding and caring for people or animals, like a pastor. It is related to the verb to pasture, found in the Bible as a noun, referring to a shepherd.
Definition: shepherd (subst) A grammatical form of ra.ah (רָעָה "to pasture" H7462B)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: shipherd. See also: Genesis 13:7; Isaiah 38:12; Isaiah 44:28.
מִקְנֵה
miqneh
H4735
"livestock"
N-ms
Livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, are domestic animals that can be bought and owned, as described in the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and the story of Abraham's wealth.
Definition: 1) cattle, livestock 1a) cattle, livestock 1a1) in general of a purchasable domestic animal 1b) cows, sheep, goats (in herds and flocks)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: cattle, flock, herd, possession, purchase, substance. See also: Genesis 4:20; Numbers 20:19; Psalms 78:48.
ל֑וֹט
Lôwṭ
H3876
"Lot"
N-proper
Lot was Abraham's nephew, who settled in Sodom and was later rescued by God. His name means covering and he is an important figure in the book of Genesis, particularly in chapters 11-14.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.27; son of: Haran (H2039); brother of: Milcah (H4435) and Iscah (H3252); father of: daughter1_of_Lot (H3876H), daughter2_of_Lot (H3876I), Moab (H4124H), Ben-ammi (H1151) Also named: Lōt (Λώτ "Lot" G3091) § Lot = "covering" son of Haran and Abraham's nephew who settled in Sodom and was delivered from its destruction by God
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Lot. See also: Genesis 11:27; Genesis 19:5; Psalms 83:9.
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִי֙
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
"Canaanitess"
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
A Canaanitess was a woman from the land of Canaan, known for being merchants and traders. The term is used in the Bible to describe a woman who was a mother of one of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: Describing a woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; mother of: Shaul (H7586H) § a merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: Canaanite, merchant, trafficker. See also: Genesis 10:18; Joshua 11:3; Proverbs 31:24.
וְ/הַ/פְּרִזִּ֔י
Pᵉrizzîy
H6522
"Perizzite"
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
A Perizzite was a member of a Canaanite tribe, first mentioned in Genesis 13:7, that lived in southern Canaan before the conquest. They were one of the groups the Israelites encountered. The name likely means 'belonging to a village'.
Definition: Someone descended from Periz(?), first mentioned at Gen.13.7 § Perizzite = "belonging to a village" a people who inhabited southern Canaan prior to the conquest
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Perizzite. See also: Genesis 13:7; Joshua 9:1; Nehemiah 9:8.
אָ֖ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
יֹשֵׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Genesis 13:7
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- Context
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- Genesis 13:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 13:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 13:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 13:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
- Sermons on Genesis 13:7
Context — Abram and Lot Part Ways
5Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.
6But 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.
7And there was discord between the herdsmen of Abram and the herdsmen of Lot. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land.
8So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen. 9Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 26:20 | But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him. |
| 2 | Genesis 12:6 | Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land. |
| 3 | James 3:16 | For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 2:12 | Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. |
| 5 | James 4:1 | What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? |
| 6 | Galatians 5:20 | idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, |
| 7 | Genesis 34:30 | Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble upon me by making me a stench to the Canaanites and Perizzites, the people of this land. We are few in number; if they unite against me and attack me, I and my household will be destroyed.” |
| 8 | Philippians 2:14–15 | Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world |
| 9 | Nehemiah 5:9 | So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our foreign enemies? |
| 10 | Colossians 4:5 | Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. |
Genesis 13:7 Summary
This verse tells us that there was a problem between the people taking care of Abram's animals and the people taking care of Lot's animals. This happened because there were too many animals and not enough space, and it was made more complicated by the fact that other people, the Canaanites and Perizzites, were also living in the area. This situation shows us that even when we're trying to follow God, like Abram was, we can still face challenges and conflicts, but we can learn from Abram's example of seeking peace and being willing to make sacrifices, as encouraged in Romans 12:18. By looking at how Abram handled this situation, we can see the importance of prioritizing peace and unity, just like Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the cause of the discord between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot?
The discord arose because the land was unable to support the large number of possessions and livestock that both Abram and Lot had, as mentioned in Genesis 13:6. This led to tension and conflict between their herdsmen.
Who else was living in the land at the time of the discord?
According to Genesis 13:7, the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land at that time, which adds to the complexity of the situation.
How does this verse relate to the concept of conflict resolution?
This verse sets the stage for Abram's wise and selfless approach to conflict resolution, as seen in Genesis 13:8-9, where he suggests separating from Lot to avoid contention, demonstrating a commitment to peace and unity, as encouraged in Romans 12:18.
What can we learn from the fact that the Canaanites and Perizzites were living in the land?
The presence of these groups reminds us that Abram and Lot were not alone in the land, and their actions had to take into account the larger context, much like we are called to be mindful of our witness to others, as in Matthew 5:16.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with conflict or tension with others, especially those close to me?
- In what ways can I prioritize peace and unity, even if it means making difficult choices or sacrifices, as Abram did in Genesis 13:8-9?
- How can I be more mindful of the impact my actions have on those around me, including those outside my immediate community, like the Canaanites and Perizzites in this verse?
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of selflessness and generosity, as demonstrated by Abram, in my own relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 13:7
And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle,.... Not between the two masters, but between their servants, their upper servants, that had the care of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 13:7
And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land. And there was a strife.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
The Canaanite, i.e. the Canaanites, as , the singular number for the plural, as 105:33,40. Dwelled then in the land, i.e. were the lords and owners of it; and therefore Abram and Lot could not take what pastures they pleased, but such as the others left them, which was not sufficient for their conveniency. It may also be added as a reason of Abram’ s following motion, because that idolatrous people were present, and diligently observed all their contentions and other miscarriages; and would, doubtless, take occasion thence to disparage the true religion. And it must be remembered, that these are the words not of Abram, but of Moses; who, knowing that the Canaanites were then speedily to be turned out of the land, intimates that the case was otherwise in Abram’ s days, when the Canaanites were possessed, and were likely to continue the possessors and lords of the land.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
Genesis 13:7 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’ s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’ s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.Ver. 7. And there was a strife between.] How oft do servants set masters at variance! But the devil is in it, when good folk fall out especially. He is restless himself, and doth what he can to disquiet others. He loves to fish in troubled waters; and well knows out of his "devilish wisdom," saith St James, that "where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work". But what was it that made the herdsmen fall out, but penury of pasture? and what bred penury of pasture, but plenty of cattle? Great riches many times breed great brabbles. This the heathen found, and therefore feigned that Mars was the son of Juno, because Juno is the goddess of riches, which prove the cause of strife and stirs among many. And the Canaanite and Perizzite dwelled then in the land.] This is added, either as a cause of their being straitened of fit pasture, because the Canaanites possessed the better grounds; or else to set forth how unseasonable and unsavoury it was, for such men to jar, and so to expose themselves to the scandal and scorn of such wicked neighbours as desired no better sport than to see them falling out. This latter is Lyra’ s gloss, and I like it well.
One of the main scandals the Jews take at this day from Protestants, is their dissensions. Error condonari potest, modo fides adsit in Christum: discordiam, neque si sanguinem fundamus, expiabimus , said reverend Oecolampadius in a letter to the litigious Lutherans of Sueveland. Natalis Comes. Nisi Lyra lyrasset &c. Scultet. Annal. Cyprianus inexpiabilem discordiae maculam martyrii sanguine ablui, et passione purgari negat.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
(7) The Perizzite.—We find mention in the Bible both of Perazites, translated villages, in 1 Samuel 6:18, Esther 9:19; and of Perizzites, who are sometimes opposed to the Canaanites, as here and in Genesis 34:30, and sometimes described as one of the tribes settled in Palestine (Exodus 3:8; Exodus 3:17; Joshua 17:15; Judges 3:5). They are not mentioned among the races descended from Canaan, and probably were the earlier inhabitants of the country, who, being a pastoral people, possessed of no towns, were not able to make head against the Hamite settlers, but maintained themselves in the open country. Perazite and Perizzite are probably the same word, and both signify lowlander, though finally they were driven to the mountains (Joshua 11:3). As the Canaanites devoted their main strength to a maritime life and trade, they would not attempt to extirpate these natives, but would be content with driving them into the interior. As thus some districts would be occupied by the dominant Canaanites, and others by these aborigines, two such large clans as those of Abram and Lot would find it difficult to discover unoccupied land enough to provide pasture for their cattle. The land must have been very thinly peopled for it to have been possible for them to do this, even when they had arranged to dwell apart.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
Verse 7. The Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.] That is, they were there at the time Abram and Lot came to fix their tents in the land. See Clarke on Genesis 12:6.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 13:7
7. And there was a strife] The account according to J of the reason for the separation. Disputes were constantly arising between the herdsmen of the two caravans. For other examples of such causes of friction among shepherds and herdsmen, see Genesis 21:24-32, Genesis 26:15-33. and the Canaanite and the Perizzite] Cf. Genesis 12:6. The introduction of this clause is probably intended to emphasize the danger of dissensions between the Hebrew camps at a time when the native inhabitants, jealous of the wealth of the strangers, might be glad of a pretext for attacking them singly. “The Canaanite” is the indigenous inhabitant (Genesis 10:15; Genesis 10:19, Genesis 12:6) in J. The Perizzite is mentioned with the Canaanite in Genesis 34:30, Judges 1:4-5, and in the lists of the nations, e.g. Genesis 15:20-21. In Joshua 17:15 the Perizzites are named with the Rephaim; and in Joshua 24:11 with the Amorites. There is no means of determining where they dwelt.
Some have supposed that the Perizzites meant the peasantry, or dwellers in villages and unwalled towns, as distinct from the Canaanites who dwelt in walled cities: and that the name is connected with the word perazi, used in Deuteronomy 3:5 and 1 Samuel 6:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 13:7
7. A strife between the herd-men — “Such disputes were unavoidable in the circumstances. Neither party had any title to the land. Every body availed himself of the best spot for grazing he could find unoccupied.
Sermons on Genesis 13:7
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(Genesis) Genesis 13:5-13 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the importance of love and unity among believers. He shares a personal story about his uncle who never came to the Lord because of the figh |
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(The Works of Faith) Wait for God to Act by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 13. He highlights the strife between their servants and emphasizes the significance of the last sent |
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Through the Bible - Genesis - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Abraham and highlights the importance of obedience and trust in God. He emphasizes that God watches every transaction and attitu |
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Imperatives - Authority by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the 300 soldiers who fought alongside Gideon. He emphasizes that their discipline and way of life revealed their true char |
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(Genesis) 26 -\tthe Lure of the Invisible and Abram's Choice by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon on the book of Genesis, the preacher focuses on the story of Abram and his journey back to the holy land after facing difficulties in Egypt. Despite Abram's previous |
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The Committed Life by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of a committed life through the example of Abraham, who was called by God during a time of great moral decline. God revealed Himself to Abr |
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Sin Crouching at the Door by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon delves into the urgent need to address the issue of sin as a barrier to revival, emphasizing the importance of mastering sin through Christ. It explores the story of Ca |