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aromatic resin and onyx are also there.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The gold of that land is exceptionally pure; aromatic resin and onyx stone are also found there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the gold of that land <i>is</i> good: there <i>is</i> bdellium and the onyx stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the gold of that land <i>is</i> good. Bdellium and the onyx stone <i>are</i> there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the onyx stone are there <i>as well.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the onyx stone are there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the onyx stone are there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the onyx stone are there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The gold of that land is good; bdellium (a fragrant, valuable resin) and the onyx stone are found there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gold from that land is pure; bdellium and onyx are also there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gold from that land is pure; bdellium and onyx are also there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />where pure gold, rare perfumes, and precious stones are found. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />(The gold of that land is pure. Bdellium and onyx are also [found] there.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Pure gold is found there and also rare perfume and precious stones.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The gold of that land is pure; bdellium and onyx are also found there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(The gold of that land is pure; pearls and lapis lazuli are also there).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the gold of that land is good. There is aromatic resin and the onyx stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx-stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the gold of that land is good. Bdellium and onyx stone are also there. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the gold of that land [is] good; the bdellium and the shoham stone [are] there;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the gold of that land is good, there is the bdolach and the shoham stone;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is good. There bdellium and onyx stone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is very good: there is found bdellium, and the onyx stone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and the gold of that land is the finest. In that place is found bdellium and the onyx stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The gold of that land is good; bdellium and lapis lazuli are also there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is good; there is also beryllium and the onyx stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the gold of the land is good; there is Beryl and there are stones of Beryl.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the gold of that land is good; there is bdellium and the onyx stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is good, there also is carbuncle and emerald.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/2-12.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=393" 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/2.htm">Man and Woman in the Garden</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>The name of the first river is Pishon; it winds through the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: ū·ză·haḇ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">And the gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hi·w (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">of that</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">land</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">is pure,</a> <a href="/hebrew/916.htm" title="916: hab·bə·ḏō·laḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- Probably bdellium. Probably from badal; something in pieces, i.e. Bdellium, a gum; others a pearl.">and bdellium</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: wə·’e·ḇen (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7718.htm" title="7718: haš·šō·ham (Art:: N-ms) -- (a gem) perhaps an onyx. From an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl.">and onyx</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">are found there.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>The name of the second river is Gihon; it winds through the whole land of Cush.…<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="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18-21</a></span><br />The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7</a></span><br />and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a></span><br />She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-15.htm">Job 28:15-19</a></span><br />It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. / It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a></span><br />You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">1 Kings 10:10</a></span><br />Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">2 Chronicles 9:9</a></span><br />Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/31-22.htm">Numbers 31:22</a></span><br />Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11-12</a></span><br />“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-3.htm">James 5:3</a></span><br />Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Revelation 18:12</a></span><br />cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-14.htm">Proverbs 3:14-15</a></span><br />for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Numbers 11:7</a></b></br> And the manna <i>was</i> as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.</p><p class="hdg">onyx.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Exodus 28:20</a></b></br> And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Exodus 39:13</a></b></br> And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: <i>they were</i> inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-16.htm">Job 28:16</a></b></br> It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Aromatic</a> <a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Bdellium</a> <a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Bdolach</a> <a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/genesis/2-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Resin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Aromatic</a> <a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Bdellium</a> <a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Bdolach</a> <a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/genesis/2-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/2-3.htm">Resin</a> <a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/genesis/11-3.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">The first Sabbath.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/2-4.htm">Further details concerning the manner of creation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/2-8.htm">The planting of the garden of Eden, and its situation;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">man is placed in it; and the tree of knowledge forbidden.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">The animals are named by Adam.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/2-21.htm">The making of woman, and the institution of marriage.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the gold of that land is pure</b><br>The mention of gold in this passage highlights the wealth and abundance of the land described in Genesis. Gold is often associated with divinity and kingship throughout the Bible, symbolizing purity and value. In the ancient Near East, gold was a highly prized commodity, used in trade and as a standard of wealth. The purity of the gold signifies the untainted and perfect nature of God's creation. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the heavenly city described in <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a>, where the streets are made of pure gold, symbolizing the glory and holiness of God's eternal kingdom.<p><b>and bdellium</b><br>Bdellium is a resin similar to myrrh, used in ancient times for incense and perfumes. Its inclusion in the description of the land's resources suggests the richness and variety of God's creation. Bdellium is also mentioned in <a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Numbers 11:7</a>, where it is used to describe the appearance of manna, the miraculous food provided by God to the Israelites in the wilderness. This connection emphasizes God's provision and the sustaining nature of His gifts. The presence of bdellium in the land can be seen as a type of the spiritual nourishment and fragrance of Christ, who is the bread of life and the sweet aroma of salvation.<p><b>and onyx are found there</b><br>Onyx is a precious stone often used in biblical times for making jewelry and ornaments. It is mentioned in the context of the high priest's breastplate in <a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Exodus 28:20</a>, where it represents one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The presence of onyx in the land signifies beauty and value, reflecting the splendor of God's creation. Onyx is also associated with the foundations of the New Jerusalem in <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19-20</a>, symbolizing the eternal and unshakeable nature of God's kingdom. The mention of onyx here can be seen as a type of Christ, the precious cornerstone and foundation of our faith, who adorns His people with righteousness and glory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_havilah.htm">The Land of Havilah</a></b><br>This is the region mentioned in <a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Genesis 2:11-12</a>, known for its rich resources, including pure gold, bdellium, and onyx. The exact location is debated, but it is often associated with areas in the Arabian Peninsula or near the Persian Gulf.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold.htm">Gold</a></b><br>A precious metal mentioned frequently in the Bible, symbolizing wealth, purity, and divine glory. In <a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12</a>, the gold is described as "pure," indicating its high quality.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bdellium.htm">Bdellium</a></b><br>A resin similar to myrrh, used in ancient times for incense and perfumes. Its mention here highlights the abundance and value of the resources in Havilah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/onyx.htm">Onyx</a></b><br>A precious stone used in biblical times for making jewelry and in the construction of sacred objects, such as the priestly garments in the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_abundance.htm">God's Provision and Abundance</a></b><br>The mention of pure gold, bdellium, and onyx in Havilah reflects God's provision and the abundance of His creation. Believers are reminded of God's generosity and the richness of His blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_purity_and_value.htm">Symbolism of Purity and Value</a></b><br>Gold's purity symbolizes the purity and holiness that God desires in our lives. Just as gold is refined, believers are called to undergo spiritual refinement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The resources in Havilah remind us of the importance of stewardship. Christians are called to manage God's creation wisely and responsibly, recognizing the value of what He has entrusted to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_riches_over_material_wealth.htm">Spiritual Riches Over Material Wealth</a></b><br>While the passage highlights material wealth, it also points to the greater value of spiritual riches. Believers are encouraged to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_pishon_mean.htm">What does Pishon mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_the_garden_of_eden_located.htm">Where is the Garden of Eden located?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_order_human_sacrifice.htm">Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'bless_the_lord'.htm">How does Psalm 134's call to 'bless the Lord' fit with passages like Genesis 12:2, where only God imparts blessing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/2-12.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 the gold</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽזֲהַ֛ב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ză·haḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<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 /><br /><span class="word">of that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהִ֖וא</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hi·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] pure,</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] bdellium</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּדֹ֖לַח</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·ḏō·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_916.htm">Strong's 916: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something in pieces, bdellium, a, gum, a, pearl</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and onyx</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּֽׁהַם׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·ham)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7718.htm">Strong's 7718: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a gem) perhaps an onyx</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[are found] there.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">OT Law: Genesis 2:12 And the gold of that land (Gen. 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