Genesis 10:19 — The territory of the Canaanite extended from Sidon as one goes to Gerar, as far… — AMP | maBible

Read Genesis 10:19 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 10.19, Genesis 10v19, Gen. 10:19. The territory of the Canaanite extended from Sidon as one goes to Gerar, as far as Gaza; and as one goes to Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

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19 The territory of the Canaanite extended from Sidon as one goes to Gerar, as far as Gaza; and as one goes to Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

Passage themes

The borders of Canaan — the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon
Gerar and the patriarchs — as thou comest to Gerar
Gaza of the Philistines — unto Gaza
The judgment of Sodom — unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim

Notes and references

The fact that Genesis mentions the four cities of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim as still standing testifies to the antiquity of this account. These cities of the plain were completely destroyed in Abraham’s time (Gen 19:27-29; Deut 29:23).

Events in this chapter

10.1 — Premières nations et dispersion

Did you know?

Un nom né d'un combat Le nom « Israël » naît dans la Genèse. Après avoir lutté avec Dieu toute une nuit, Jacob reçoit ce nouveau nom qui signifie « il a lutté avec Dieu » (Genèse 32:28). Un peuple entier portera le nom de cet homme transformé.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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