Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And Abram will say to Lot, Now there shall not be strife between me and between thee, and between my shepherds and between thy shepherds, for we are men brethren.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Then Abram said to Lot, “Please, let’s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.
International Standard Version
So Abram told Lot, "Please, let's not have strife between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.
A Conservative Version
And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we are brothers.
American Standard Version
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen; for we are brethren.
Amplified
So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife and disagreement between you and me, nor between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, because we are relatives.
Bible in Basic English
Then Abram said to Lot, Let there be no argument between me and you, and between my herdmen and your herdmen, for we are brothers.
Darby Translation
And Abram said to Lot, I pray thee let there be no contention between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we are brethren.
King James 2000
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there not be quarreling between me and you, and between my shepherds and your shepherds, for we men [are] brothers.
Modern King James verseion
And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are men, brothers.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Abram unto Lot, "Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between thee and me, and between my herdsmen and thine, for we be brethren.
NET Bible
Abram said to Lot, "Let there be no quarreling between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.
New Heart English Bible
Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are relatives.
The Emphasized Bible
So then Abram said unto Lot Pray let not cause of strife arise betwixt me and thee, or betwixt my herdmen and thy herdmen; for brethren, are we.
Webster
And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we are brethren.
World English Bible
Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are relatives.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Abram saith unto Lot, 'Let there not, I pray thee, be strife between me and thee, and between my shepherds and thy shepherds, for we are men -- brethren.
Themes
Lot » The son of haran » Separates from abraham, and locates in sodom
Meekness » Instances of » Abraham
Topics
Interlinear
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Ra`ah
Ra`ah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 13:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parting Of Abram And Lot
7 And there shall be a strife between the shepherds of Abram's cattle, and between the shepherds of Lot's cattle; and the Canaanite and the Perizzite then dwelt in the land. 8 And Abram will say to Lot, Now there shall not be strife between me and between thee, and between my shepherds and between thy shepherds, for we are men brethren. 9 Is not all the land before thy face? Now be separated from me; if to the left hand, I will go to the right; and if to the right hand, I will go to the left
Cross References
Psalm 133:1
Song of ascensions to David. Behold, how good and how pleasant the dwelling of brethren even together.
Acts 7:26
And the following day he was seen to those contending, and he compelled them to peace, having said, Men, ye are brethren; wherefore injure ye one another?
1 Corinthians 6:6-7
But brother with brother is judged, and this by the unbelieving.
Genesis 11:27-31
And these the generations of Terah: Terah begetting Abram, Nahor, and Haran: and Haran begetting Lot
Genesis 45:24
And he will send his brethren away, and they will go; and he will say to them, Ye shall not be angry in the way.
Exodus 2:13
And he will go forth in the second day, and behold, two men, Hebrews, (paneling; and he will say to the unjust one, For what wilt thou smite thy friend?
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer will turn away wrath, and a word of pain will bring up anger.
Proverbs 15:18
A man of wrath will excite strife: and he slow to anger will appease contention.
Proverbs 20:3
Honor to a man ceasing from strife: and every foolish one will be irritated.
Matthew 5:9
Happy they making peace: for they shall be called sons of God.
Romans 12:10
In brotherly love, being kindly affectioned to one another; in honour preceding one another.
Ephesians 4:2-3
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, bearing one another in love;
Philippians 2:14
Do ye all things without murmurings and discussions:
1 Thessalonians 4:9
And for brotherly love ye have no need to write to you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all, and consecration, without which none shall see the Lord:
Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love remain.
James 3:17-18
And the wisdom from above is truly first pure, then peaceful, decorous, docile, full of mercy and good fruits, not separated, and unfeigned.
1 Peter 1:22
Having purified your souls in the hearing of the truth by the Spirit to unfeigned brotherly love, out of pure hearts love ye one another cordially:
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
1 Peter 3:8
And finally, all unanimous, suffering together, loving the brethren, having good bowels, an affectionate disposition:
1 Peter 4:8
More than all having intent love among yourselves: for love shall cover a multitude of sins.
2 Peter 1:7
And in devotion brotherly love; and in brotherly love, love.
1 John 2:9-11
He saying he is in the light, and hating his brother, is in the darkness even until now.
1 John 3:14-19
We know that we have passed from death to life, for we love the brethren. He not loving the brother remains in death.
1 John 4:7
Dearly beloved, we should love one another: for love is of God; and every one loving has been born of God, and knows God.
1 John 4:20-21
If any say, I love God, and hate his brother, he is a liar: for he not loving his brother whom he has seen, God whom he has not seen, how can he love?