Genesis 13:9

New Living Translation

The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we will separate. If you want the land to the left, then I’ll take the land on the right. If you prefer the land on the right, then I’ll go to the left.”

Cross References

Genesis 13:10

Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the Lord or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)

Genesis 13:8

Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives!

Genesis 20:15

Then Abimelech said, “Look over my land and choose any place where you would like to live.”

Genesis 34:10

And you may live among us; the land is open to you! Settle here and trade with us. And feel free to buy property in the area.”

Psalm 120:7

I search for peace; but when I speak of peace, they want war!

Jeremiah 40:4

But I am going to take off your chains and let you go. If you want to come with me to Babylon, you are welcome. I will see that you are well cared for. But if you don’t want to come, you may stay here. The whole land is before you—go wherever you like.

Romans 12:18

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

1 Corinthians 6:7

Even to have such lawsuits with one another is a defeat for you. Why not just accept the injustice and leave it at that? Why not let yourselves be cheated?

Hebrews 12:14

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.