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Genesis 13:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After Lot had separated from him, the LORD said to Abram, 'Lift up your eyes now and look from where you are standing, look north, south, east, and west.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Abram to take in the full view of the land around him in every direction after his nephew Lot had moved away.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Abram and his nephew Lot had to separate because their growing flocks and herds caused conflicts among their herdsmen, as the land could not support both of them. After Lot chose the fertile Jordan Valley and departed, God spoke directly to Abram to reassure him of His ongoing promises. This moment highlights God's faithfulness in reaffirming the covenant of land to Abram and his descendants.

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