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American Standard Version
For their substance was too great for them to dwell together; and the land of their sojournings could not bear them because of their cattle.
Amplified® Bible
For their great flocks {and} herds {and} possessions [which they had collected] made it impossible for them to dwell together; the land in which they were strangers could not support them because of their livestock.
Contemporary English Version
He did this because the land was too crowded and could not support him and his brother with their flocks and herds.
Darby English Version
For their property was too great for them to dwell together, and the land where they were sojourners could not bear them, because of their cattle.
Good News Bible
He left because the land where he and Jacob were living was not able to support them; they had too much livestock and could no longer stay together.
King James Version
For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.
New American Standard Bible
For their property had become too great for them to live together, and the land where they sojourned could not sustain them because of their livestock.
New International Version
Their possessions were too great for them to remain together; the land where they were staying could not support them both because of their livestock.
New King James Version
For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together, and the land where they were strangers could not support them because of their livestock.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For their property had become too great for them to live together, and the land where they sojourned could not sustain them because of their livestock.
Revised Standard Version
For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land of their sojournings could not support them because of their cattle.
Young's Literal Translation
for their substance was more abundant than to dwell together, and the land of their sojournings was not able to bear them because of their cattle;
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