Genesis 13:14 web — Yahweh said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him, "Now, lift up your eyes, and look from the place where you are,…

World English Bible

"Yahweh said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him, "Now, lift up your eyes, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward,"

— Genesis 13:14, World English Bible

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Genesis 13 — Context

11

So Lot chose the Plain of the Jordan for himself. Lot traveled east, and they separated themselves the one from the other.

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

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Now the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked and sinners against Yahweh.

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Yahweh said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him, "Now, lift up your eyes, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward,

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for all the land which you see, I will give to you, and to your offspring forever.

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I will make your offspring as the dust of the earth, so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then your seed may also be numbered.

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Arise, walk through the land in its length and in its breadth; 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 World English Bible reads: “Yahweh said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him, "Now, lift up your eyes, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward,”
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 (WEB): “Yahweh said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him, "Now, lift up your eyes, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward,” 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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