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Genesis 10:19 Β· KJV

"And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,
18And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.
19And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.
20These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.
21Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you define your personal boundaries?

2

What does it mean for you to claim your space?

3

When have you felt a sense of belonging in a place?

Life Application

boundaries

Establish healthy boundaries in your relationships.

belonging

Seek places where you feel accepted and valued.

Places in This Verse

Sidon(Saida, Lebanon today)

Sidon was an ancient Phoenician city known for its trade and maritime activities, playing a key role in the region's economy.

Gaza(Gaza Strip, Palestine today)

Gaza is a coastal city with a rich history, known for its strategic location and as a center of trade.

Sodom

Sodom is famously known as a city associated with sin and divine judgment, located near the Dead Sea.

Gomorrah

Gomorrah, along with Sodom, is known for its destruction due to wickedness, serving as a moral lesson in biblical texts.

Admah

Admah is one of the cities of the plain mentioned in the Bible, associated with the same fate as Sodom and Gomorrah.

Zeboim

Zeboim is another city mentioned in the context of the destruction alongside Sodom and Gomorrah, representing moral decay.

Lasha

Lasha is mentioned in the biblical text but its exact location is uncertain, possibly indicating a region in ancient Canaan.

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