Genesis 13:2

Translations

Modern

And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.

Traditional

And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

Literal

And Abram was very rich in the livestock, in the silver, and in the gold.

Latin

Erat autem dives valde in possessione auri et argenti.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.

Notes

Genesis 13:2

Abram already had powerful resources (12:5). His time in Egypt increased his wealth and power (12:16).

Genesis 13:1–7

This story takes place during a time of conflict and God's blessings. At the beginning, Abram returns to a place where he had built an altar. The story emphasizes earlier events as Abram returns to the land (13:3–4). Abram renews his worship and again calls on the Lord's name (see 12:8).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Lot Material Reward Symbolic Numbers

Events

Abraham and Lot Separatec. 1920 BC

Related verses

Psalm 112:1–3
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
Genesis 24:35
“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.
Genesis 26:12–13
Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him,
Job 22:21–25
Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
Deuteronomy 8:18
But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.
Job 1:3
…and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East.
Job 1:10
Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.
1 Timothy 4:8
For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
Proverbs 3:9–10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
1 Samuel 2:7
The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Ben-Ammi Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cattle Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Minerals and Metals Money Negeb, Negev Patriarchs, Period of the Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Abraham: Wealth of Gold: The Patriarchs Were Rich In Lot: The Son of Haran: Returns with Him to Beth-El Money: Gold and Silver Used As Money: Gold Used As Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: Abram Silver used for Money Silver: The Patriarchs Rich In The Ox: Formed a Part of the Patriarchal Wealth The Rich: Abraham

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