Genesis 13:8 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶And 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.

⁷And 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.

⁸And 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.

⁹Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

¹⁰And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle conflicts with those close to you?

What does it mean for you to prioritize relationships over disagreements?

When have you successfully resolved a conflict?

Life Application

relationships

Practice open communication with family and friends to prevent misunderstandings.

conflict

Seek to resolve conflicts with grace and understanding.

People in This Verse

AbramOT

Abram, later known as Abraham, is a pivotal figure in the Bible, known for his faith and covenant with God. He is considered the father of many nations and a model of faithfulness.

First appearance: Genesis 12:1

LotOT

Lot is Abram's nephew, known for his journey with Abram and later for his choices in the city of Sodom. His story reflects themes of loyalty and conflict within family dynamics.

First appearance: Genesis 11:27

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