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.

Berean Literal Bible
And Abram was very rich in the livestock, in the silver, and in the 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.

Berean Annotated Bible
And Abram (exalted father) had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and 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.

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

Berean Literal Bible
And Abram was very rich in the livestock, in the silver, and in the 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 ...



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
And Abram had become extremely wealthy

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 24:1
By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.

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

Genesis 12:16
He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.

Genesis 26:14
He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.

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.
and silver and gold.

Deuteronomy 8:13
and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied,

Haggai 2:8
The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts.

2 Chronicles 32:27
Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles.
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 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.


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 had become extremely wealthy

Abram returned from Egypt with substantial resources, showing God’s continued provision despite the difficulties of his journey. His prosperity gave him the means to support a large household and remain independent among the peoples of Canaan.

Gen 24:35 The LORD has greatly blessed my master…
Gen 24:1 By now Abraham was old and well along in years,…
Pro 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He…

in livestock

Herds and flocks supplied food, clothing, transport, and trade goods. Their size indicates that Abram’s household included many servants and dependents and that his presence carried significant influence in the land.

Gen 12:16 He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired…
Gen 26:14 He owned so many flocks and herds and servants…
Job 1:3 and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels…

and silver and gold.

Precious metals provided portable and enduring wealth for commerce, agreements, and travel. Abram’s possessions prepared him for the responsibilities and conflicts that would soon arise between his household and Lot’s.

Deu 8:13 and when your herds and flocks grow large…
Hag 2:8 The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine…
2Ch 32:27 Hezekiah had very great riches and honor…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abram
Later 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 Gold
These 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. Canaan
The 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 Provision
Abram'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 Wealth
Abram'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 Obedience
Despite 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 Trust
Abram'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.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 13:2?

2. How does Genesis 13:2 illustrate God's blessing upon Abram's obedience and faith?

3. What can we learn from Abram's wealth about God's provision for His people?

4. How does Abram's wealth in Genesis 13:2 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12?

5. How should Christians today view material wealth in light of Genesis 13:2?

6. What principles from Abram's life can guide our stewardship of God's blessings?

7. How does Genesis 13:2 reflect God's blessing on Abraham's wealth?

8. Why is material wealth significant in Genesis 13:2?

9. Does Genesis 13:2 suggest a correlation between faithfulness and prosperity?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 13?


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).

Genesis 13:2 spotlights the faithfulness of God and the unfolding of His promise: the obedient Abram “had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.” Each phrase reveals the Lord’s active hand—taking an obedient servant, blessing him over time, abundantly supplying tangible resources, and positioning those resources for covenant purposes. The verse invites believers to trust the same faithful God who both blesses and guides His people for His redemptive plan.

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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