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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />(Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abram <i>was</i> very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Abram <i>was</i> very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Abram was extremely rich in livestock and in silver and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abram was very rich. He owned many cattle, sheep, and goats, and had a lot of silver and gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abram was very rich because he had livestock, silver, and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Abram had become quite wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(Now Abram was very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Abram [is] exceedingly wealthy in livestock, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Abram is exceedingly wealthy in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abram was very abundant in cattle, in silver and in gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he was very rich in possession of gold and silver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But he was very wealthy by the possession of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abram was very rich in cattle and in silver and in gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abram was very rich in cattle, and silver, and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/13-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2738" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/13.htm">Abram and Lot Part Ways</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev—he and his wife and all his possessions—and Lot was with him. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: wə·’aḇ·rām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">And Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">had become extremely</a> <a href="/hebrew/3515.htm" title="3515: kā·ḇêḏ (Adj-ms) -- Heavy. From kabad; heavy; figuratively in a good sense or in a bad sense.">wealthy</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: bam·miq·neh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">in livestock</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: bak·ke·sep̄ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">and silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: ū·ḇaz·zā·hāḇ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">and gold.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>From 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,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-5.htm">Genesis 12:5</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Genesis 24:35</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a></span><br />Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Genesis 36:7</a></span><br />For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-3</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-42</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Genesis 47:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-3.htm">Job 1:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Psalm 112:3</a></span><br />Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Proverbs 10:22</a></span><br />The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Genesis 24:35</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12,13</a></b></br> Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a></b></br> But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for <i>it is</i> he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as <i>it is</i> this day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/13-1.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/12-16.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/genesis/7-19.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/genesis/12-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/9-10.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/revelation/18-19.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/revelation/18-19.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/revelation/18-15.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/13-4.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/genesis/13-13.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-1.htm">Abram and Lot return with great riches out of Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Strife arises between Abram's herdsmen and those of Lot.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-8.htm">Abram allows Lot to choose his part of the country,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">and Lot goes toward Sodom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">God renews his promise to Abram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/13-18.htm">He moves to Hebron, and there builds an altar.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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 (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a>). 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.<p><b>in livestock</b><br>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 (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>).<p><b>and silver and gold</b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram</a></b><br>Later known as Abraham, he is a central figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. In <a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a>, Abram is described as extremely wealthy, which sets the stage for the subsequent events in his life, including his separation from Lot.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/livestock,_silver,_and_gold.htm">Livestock, Silver, and Gold</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land where Abram was dwelling at the time. It is significant as the land promised to Abram and his descendants by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_blessing_and_provision.htm">God's Blessing and Provision</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_wealth.htm">Stewardship of Wealth</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_trust.htm">Contentment and Trust</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_wealth_and_fame_suitable_for_christians.htm">Is wealth and fame appropriate for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_on_minimalism_vs._maximalism.htm">What does the Bible say about minimalism vs. maximalism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_cryptocurrencies.htm">What is the Bible's view on cryptocurrencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_consumerism.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on consumerism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abram was very rich</span>. Literally, <span class="accented">weighty</span>; used in the sense of abundance (<a href="/exodus/12-38.htm">Exodus 12:38</a>; <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a>; <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">2 Kings 6:14</a>). <span class="cmt_word">In cattle.</span> <span class="accented">Mikneh</span>, from <span class="accented">kana</span>, to acquire by purchase, may apply to slaves as well as cattle (cf. <a href="/genesis/17-12.htm">Genesis 17:12, 13, 23</a>). <span class="cmt_word">In silver and gold</span>. 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 (<span class="accented">vide</span> 'Records of the Past,' vol. 2. p. 14). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/13-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Abram</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְרָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had become extremely</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wealthy</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּבֵ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in livestock</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמִּקְנֶ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(bam·miq·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and silver</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּכֶּ֖סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(bak·ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gold.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַזָּהָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇaz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">OT Law: Genesis 13:2 Abram was very rich in livestock (Gen. 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