Genesis 13:14 bbe — And the Lord had said to Abram, after Lot was parted from him, From this place where you are take a look to the north a…

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"And the Lord had said to Abram, after Lot was parted from him, From this place where you are take a look to the north and to the south, to the east and to the west:"

— Genesis 13:14, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 13 — Context

11

So Lot took for himself all the valley of Jordan, and went to the east, and they were parted from one another.

12

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

13

Now the men of Sodom were evil, and great sinners before the Lord.

14

And the Lord had said to Abram, after Lot was parted from him, From this place where you are take a look to the north and to the south, to the east and to the west:

15

For all the land which you see I will give to you and to your seed for ever.

16

And I will make your children like the dust of the earth, so that if the dust of the earth may be numbered, then will your children be numbered.

17

Come, go through all the land from one end to the other for I will give it to you.

Genesis 13:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 13:14 say?
Genesis 13:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord had said to Abram, after Lot was parted from him, From this place where you are take a look to the north and to the south, to the east and to the west:”
Where is Genesis 13:14 in the Bible?
Genesis 13:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 13, verse 14.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 13:14.
What translation should I read Genesis 13:14 in?
Genesis 13:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 13:14?
Genesis 13:14 reads (BBE): “And the Lord had said to Abram, after Lot was parted from him, From this place where you are take a look to the north and to the south, to the east and to the west:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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