Genesis 13:2
13:1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
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Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
What does Genesis 13:2 mean?
Genesis 13:2 is a verse in the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include אַבְרָם (ʼAbrâm), מְאֹד (mᵉʼôd), כָּבַד (kâbad). It connects to 13 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
Genesis 26:12Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. received: Heb. found
Genesis 26:13And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: went: Heb. went going
Deuteronomy 8:18But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
1 Samuel 2:7The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Job 1:3His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. substance: or, cattle household: or, husbandry men: Heb. sons
Job 1:10Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. substance: or, cattle
Job 22:21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. him: that is, God
Proverbs 3:9Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Proverbs 3:10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Matthew 6:33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
1 Timothy 4:8For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. little: or, for a little time
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Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.
1 Chronicles 18:10He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. Hadoram: also called, Joram to enquire: or, to salute to congratulate: Heb. to bless had war: Heb. was the man of wars
1 Chronicles 29:7And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.
1 Samuel 31:3And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. and the archers: Heb. and the shooters, men with bows hit: Heb. found him
2 Chronicles 25:24And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.
2 Chronicles 9:14Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon. governors: or, captains
2 Kings 14:14And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.
2 Samuel 8:10Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: salute: Heb. ask him of peace had wars: Heb. was a man of wars with brought: Heb. in his hand were
Frequently asked questions
What does Genesis 13:2 say?
Genesis 13:2 (King James Version) reads: "And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold."
Is Genesis 13:2 in the Old or New Testament?
Genesis 13:2 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Genesis.
Who wrote the book of Genesis?
The book of Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses.
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