Genesis 13:2
New International Version
Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold.

New Living Translation
(Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.)

English Standard Version
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.

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

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

New King James Version
Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.

New American Standard Bible
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.

NASB 1995
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.

NASB 1977
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.

Amplified Bible
Now Abram was extremely rich in livestock and in silver and in gold.

Christian Standard Bible
Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.

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

Contemporary English Version
Abram was very rich. He owned many cattle, sheep, and goats, and had a lot of silver and gold.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abram was very rich because he had livestock, silver, and gold.

Good News Translation
Abram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold.

International Standard Version
Now Abram had become quite wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.

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

NET Bible
(Now Abram was very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.)

New Heart English Bible
Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

World English Bible
Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Abram [is] exceedingly wealthy in livestock, in silver, and in gold.

Young's Literal Translation
and Abram is exceedingly wealthy in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abram was very abundant in cattle, in silver and in gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he was very rich in possession of gold and silver.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But he was very wealthy by the possession of gold and silver.

New American Bible
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.

New Revised Standard Version
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abram was very rich in cattle and in silver and in gold.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

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

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Abram and Lot Part Ways
1So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev—he and his wife and all his possessions—and Lot was with him. 2And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. 3From the Negev he journeyed from place to place toward Bethel, until he came to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been pitched,…

Cross References
Genesis 12:5
And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan,

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 26:12-14
Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, / and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy. / He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.

Genesis 30:43
Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.

Genesis 36:7
For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.

Genesis 39:2-3
And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did,

Genesis 41:40-42
You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Genesis 47:27
Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.

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 42:10-12
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. / All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. / So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.

Psalm 112:3
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

Ecclesiastes 5:19
Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God.

Isaiah 60:5
Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Genesis 24:35
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 26:12,13
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him…

Deuteronomy 8:18
But 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.

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Genesis 13
1. Abram and Lot return with great riches out of Egypt.
6. Strife arises between Abram's herdsmen and those of Lot.
8. Abram allows Lot to choose his part of the country,
10. and Lot goes toward Sodom.
14. God renews his promise to Abram.
18. He moves to Hebron, and there builds an altar.














And Abram
The name "Abram" means "exalted father" in Hebrew. At this point in the narrative, Abram is still known by this name, which signifies his role as a patriarch and a man of great promise. Abram's journey is one of faith and obedience, as he follows God's call to leave his homeland and go to a land that God would show him. This highlights the beginning of a covenant relationship with God, which is foundational to the narrative of the Israelites and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

had become extremely wealthy
The phrase "had become extremely wealthy" indicates a significant increase in Abram's material possessions. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was often measured by one's livestock, silver, and gold. This wealth is seen as a blessing from God, a fulfillment of His promise to Abram to make him a great nation (Genesis 12:2). It also sets the stage for future events, such as Abram's interactions with Lot and the surrounding nations. The wealth serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and provision.

in livestock
Livestock, including sheep, goats, cattle, and camels, were a primary measure of wealth in the ancient world. They provided not only food and clothing but also served as a means of trade and barter. Abram's wealth in livestock signifies his status and influence in the region. It also reflects the pastoral lifestyle of the patriarchs, who were often nomadic herders. This aspect of Abram's wealth underscores the importance of stewardship and the responsible management of God's blessings.

and silver
Silver, along with gold, was a standard of wealth and currency in the ancient world. It was used in trade and as a measure of economic power. Abram's possession of silver indicates his ability to engage in commerce and interact with other cultures and peoples. This wealth would later play a role in his interactions with kings and other leaders, demonstrating the influence and respect he commanded. Silver, as a precious metal, also symbolizes purity and value, reflecting the blessings of God upon Abram's life.

and gold
Gold, like silver, was a symbol of wealth, power, and prestige. It was often used in the making of jewelry, religious artifacts, and as a form of currency. Abram's wealth in gold further emphasizes the extent of God's blessing upon him. In a spiritual sense, gold can represent the divine nature and the glory of God. Abram's possession of gold not only highlights his material prosperity but also serves as a reminder of the divine favor and covenant promises that God had bestowed upon him. This wealth would later enable Abram to fulfill his role as a patriarch and a man of influence in the unfolding biblical narrative.

Verse 2. - And Abram was very rich. Literally, weighty; used in the sense of abundance (Exodus 12:38; 1 Kings 10:2; 2 Kings 6:14). In cattle. Mikneh, from kana, to acquire by purchase, may apply to slaves as well as cattle (cf. Genesis 17:12, 13, 23). In silver and gold. Mentioned for the first time in Scripture; implying an acquaintance among the Egyptians with the operations of mining and the processes of refining the precious metals. Cf. the instructions of Amenemhat I., which speak of that monarch, belonging to the twelfth dynasty, as having built for himself a palace adorned with gold (vide 'Records of the Past,' vol. 2. p. 14).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Abram
וְאַבְרָ֖ם (wə·’aḇ·rām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham

had become extremely
מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

wealthy
כָּבֵ֣ד (kā·ḇêḏ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome

in livestock
בַּמִּקְנֶ֕ה (bam·miq·neh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition

and silver
בַּכֶּ֖סֶף (bak·ke·sep̄)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and gold.
וּבַזָּהָֽב׃ (ū·ḇaz·zā·hāḇ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky


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