Genesis 14:12 net — They also took Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions when they left, for Lot was living in Sodom.

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"They also took Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions when they left, for Lot was living in Sodom."

— Genesis 14:12, NET Bible

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Genesis 14 — Context

9

Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar. Four kings fought against five.

10

Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits. When the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, they fell into them, but some survivors fled to the hills.

11

The four victorious kings took all the possessions and food of Sodom and Gomorrah and left.

12

They also took Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions when they left, for Lot was living in Sodom.

13

A fugitive came and told Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, the brother of Eshcol and Aner.(All these were allied by treaty with Abram.)

14

When Abram heard that his nephew had been taken captive, he mobilized his 318 trained men who had been born in his household, and he pursued the invaders as far as Dan.

15

Then, during the night, Abram divided his forces against them and defeated them. He chased them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus.

Genesis 14:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 14:12 say?
Genesis 14:12 in the NET Bible reads: “They also took Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions when they left, for Lot was living in Sodom.”
Where is Genesis 14:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 14:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 14, verse 12.
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 14:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 14:12 in?
Genesis 14:12 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 14:12?
Genesis 14:12 reads (NET): “They also took Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions when they left, for Lot was living in Sodom.” 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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