Genesis 13:2
“And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.”
Genesis 13:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he was very rich in possession of gold and silver.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
- DARBYDarby
- And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Abram is exceedingly wealthy in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Abram was very wealthy, possessing many cattle, silver, and gold.
Context: Genesis 13
1And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.
2And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
3And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai;
4Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.
About Genesis 13: Abraham and Lot Separate
Abram and his nephew Lot have many possessions and they get into a dispute over land. Lot chooses to go to the Jordan Valley, while Abram stays in the land of Canaan.
Commentary
Genesis 13 is a chapter that focuses on the relationship between Abram and Lot. After their great wealth had increased, the land was not able to support them both, so Abram offered Lot the choice of which land he wanted. Lot chose the land of the Jordan Valley, which was well-watered and lush, while Abram chose the land of Canaan, which was dry and barren. This chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and selflessness. Abram was willing to give up the better land for Lot, showing his willingness to put others before himself. This is a lesson that we can all learn from. Abram's faith in God was also evident in this chapter, as he trusted that God would provide for him even in the dry land of Canaan. This is a reminder that God will always provide for us, no matter what our circumstances may be. Overall, Genesis 13 is a chapter that teaches us the importance of humility, selflessness, and faith in God.