New International VersionAbram 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 VersionNow Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
Berean Standard BibleAnd Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.
King James BibleAnd Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
New King James VersionAbram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
New American Standard BibleNow Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.
NASB 1995Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.
NASB 1977Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.
Legacy Standard BibleNow Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.
Amplified BibleNow Abram was extremely rich in livestock and in silver and in gold.
Christian Standard BibleAbram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAbram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.
American Standard VersionAnd Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
Contemporary English VersionAbram was very rich. He owned many cattle, sheep, and goats, and had a lot of silver and gold.
English Revised VersionAnd Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAbram was very rich because he had livestock, silver, and gold.
Good News TranslationAbram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold.
International Standard VersionNow Abram had become quite wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.
NET Bible(Now Abram was very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.)
New Heart English BibleAbram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.
World English BibleAbram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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 TranslationAnd Abram was very abundant in cattle, in silver and in gold. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he was very rich in possession of gold and silver.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut he was very wealthy by the possession of gold and silver.
New American BibleNow Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.
New Revised Standard VersionNow Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Abram was very rich in cattle and in silver and in gold. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd Abram was very rich in cattle, and silver, and gold.
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Context Abram and Lot Part Ways1So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev—he and his wife and all his possessions—and Lot was with him. 2And Abramhad become extremelywealthyin livestockand silverand 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 12:5And 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 26:12-14Now 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 30:43Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.
Genesis 36:7For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.
Genesis 39:2-3And 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 41:40-42You 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 47:27Now 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 1:3and 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 42:10-12After 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 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19Furthermore, 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 60:5Then 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 6:19-21Do 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: forit is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, asit is this day. Jump to Previous AbramCattleExceedinglyGoldGreatLivestockRichSilverWealthWealthyJump to Next AbramCattleExceedinglyGoldGreatLivestockRichSilverWealthWealthyGenesis 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 had become extremely wealthyAbram's wealth is a sign of God's blessing and fulfillment of His promises. In the ancient Near East, wealth was often measured by one's possessions, particularly livestock, which were essential for survival and economic stability. Abram's wealth is a testament to God's faithfulness, as He promised to make Abram a great nation ( Genesis 12:2). This wealth also sets the stage for future events, such as Abram's ability to rescue Lot and his interactions with other nations and leaders. in livestock
Livestock was a primary measure of wealth in the ancient world, providing food, clothing, and trade opportunities. Abram's wealth in livestock indicates his significant status and influence. This also foreshadows the importance of livestock in the sacrificial system established later in the Mosaic Law, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). and silver and gold
Silver and gold were valuable commodities in the ancient world, used for trade, ornamentation, and as a store of wealth. Abram's possession of these precious metals highlights his prosperity and God's provision. This wealth would later play a role in the economic interactions between Abram's descendants and other nations. The mention of silver and gold also connects to the broader biblical narrative, where these metals are often associated with the construction of the Tabernacle and Temple, symbolizing God's presence and glory among His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbramLater known as Abraham, he is a central figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. In Genesis 13:2, Abram is described as extremely wealthy, which sets the stage for the subsequent events in his life, including his separation from Lot. 2. Livestock, Silver, and GoldThese are the measures of wealth in Abram's time. Livestock was essential for sustenance and trade, while silver and gold were valuable for commerce and status. 3. CanaanThe land where Abram was dwelling at the time. It is significant as the land promised to Abram and his descendants by God. Teaching Points God's Blessing and ProvisionAbram's wealth is a testament to God's blessing and provision. It reminds us that God is the source of all blessings and that He provides for His people according to His purposes. Stewardship of WealthAbram's wealth challenges us to consider how we steward the resources God has given us. Wealth should be used to honor God and serve others, not just for personal gain. Faith and ObedienceDespite his wealth, Abram's life was marked by faith and obedience to God. This teaches us that our relationship with God should take precedence over material possessions. Contentment and TrustAbram's account encourages us to find contentment in God's provision and to trust Him for our needs, rather than relying solely on material wealth. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 13
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What is the Bible's perspective on consumerism?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).
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Hebrew And Abramוְאַבְרָ֖ם(wə·’aḇ·rām)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 87:Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abrahamhad become extremelyמְאֹ֑ד(mə·’ōḏ)Adverb
Strong's 3966:Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedilywealthyכָּבֵ֣ד(kā·ḇêḏ)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3513:To be heavy, weighty, or burdensomein livestockבַּמִּקְנֶ֕ה(bam·miq·neh)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4735:Something bought, property, livestock, acquisitionand silverבַּכֶּ֖סֶף(bak·ke·sep̄)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701:Silver, moneyand 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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