Genesis 13:5 kjv — And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

King James Version

"And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents."

— Genesis 13:5, King James Version

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Genesis 13 — Context

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And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

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And he went on his journeys from the south even to Beth–el, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Beth–el and Hai;

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Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord.

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And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

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And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

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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.

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And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

Genesis 13:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 13:5 say?
Genesis 13:5 in the King James Version reads: “And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.”
Where is Genesis 13:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 13:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 13, verse 5.
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 13:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 13:5 in?
Genesis 13:5 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 13:5?
Genesis 13:5 reads (KJV): “And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.” 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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