創世記 13:8-9 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 13:5-9

We have here an unhappy falling out between Abram and Lot, who had hitherto been inseparable companions (see Gen. 13:1; and Gen. 12:4), but now parted. I. The occasion of their quarrel was their riches. We read (Gen. 13:2) how rich Abram was; now here we are told (Gen. 13:5) that Lot, who went with Abram, was rich too; and therefore God blessed him with riches because he went with Abram. Note, 1. It is good being in good company, and going with those with whom God is, Zech. 8:23. 2. Those that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 13:8

And Abram said unto Lot ,.... Being either an ear witness himself of the contentions of their servants, or having it reported to him by credible persons, he applied himself to Lot, in order to make peace, being a wise and good man; and though he was senior in years, and superior in substance, and higher in the class of relation, and upon all accounts the greatest man, yet he makes the proposal first, and lays a scheme before Lot for their future friendship, and to prevent quarrels, and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 13:9

Is not the whole land before thee ?.... Signifying, that though there were not room and convenience for them both in that part of the country in which they were, yet there were in other parts; and though the land was given to Abram, he did not desire Lot to depart out of it; nay, he sets it all before him to choose what part he would dwell in, which was great condescension in him: separate thyself, I pray thee, from me ; not that he was weary of his company and fellowship with him,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:8

For we be brethren - We are of the same family, worship the same God in the same way, have the same promises, and look for the same end. Why then should there be strife? If it appear to be unavoidable from our present situation, let that situation be instantly changed, for no secular advantages can counterbalance the loss of peace. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:9

Is not the whole land before thee - As the patriarch or head of the family, Abram, by prescriptive right, might have chosen his own portion first, and appointed Lot his; but intent upon peace, and feeling pure and parental affection for his nephew, he permitted him to make his choice first. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:8

Verse 8 8.And Abram said unto Lot. Moses first states, that Abram no sooner perceived the strifes which had arisen, than he fulfilled the duty of a good householder, by attempting to restore peace among his domestics; and that afterwards, by his moderation, he endeavored to remedy the evil by removing it. And although the servants alone were contending, he yet does not say in vain, Let there be no strife between me and thee: because it was scarcely possible but that the contagion of the strife... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:9

Verse 9 9.Is not the whole land before thee ? Here is that moderation of which I have spoken; namely, that Abram for the sake of appeasing strifes voluntarily sacrifices his own right. For as ambition and the desire of victory (354) is the mother of all contentions; so when every one meekly and moderately departs, in some degree, from his just claim, the best remedy is found for the removal of all cause of bitterness. Abram might indeed, with an honorable pretext, have more pertinaciously... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 13:1-13

The separation between Abram and Lot. Return to Bethel—to the altar. The circumstances of the patriarch were very different. He was very rich. Lot is with him, and the sojourn in Egypt had far more depraving effect upon his weaker character than upon that of his uncle. We should remember when we take the young into temptation that what may be comparatively harmless to us may be ruinous to them. The subsequent misery of Lot's career may be all traced to the sojourn in Egypt. I. The root... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 13:8

And Abram said unto Lot . Perceiving probably that Lot's face was not towards him as usual, and being desirous to avert the danger of collision between his nephew and himself. Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and (i.e. either identifying himself and his nephew with their subordinates, or fearing that the strife of their subordinates might spread to themselves, hence, as) between my herd-men and thy herdmen; for we be brethren . Literally, men brethren (cf. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 13:8

Abraham, the peaceable man. "Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee." Abraham had a nephew who attached himself to his fortunes and shared his fate. Food, fodder, and water became scarce. The flocks of Lot and of Abraham are more than the land can sustain; the herdsmen of each strive together. Servants will often be more bitter towards the servants of a rival of their master, than those immediately concerned. Pathetic is the appeal of the patriarch for the maintenance... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 13:5-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 13:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 13:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 13:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 13:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 13:8

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