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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.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/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He became a very rich man, and his wealth continued to grow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the man became rich, and gained more and more until he became very wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the man became rich, and continued to grow richer until he became very wealthy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the man became rich, and continued to grow richer until he became very wealthy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the man became rich, and continued to grow richer until he became very wealthy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the man became great and continued to grow greater until he became very great;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the man [Isaac] became great and gained more and more until he became very wealthy <i>and</i> extremely distinguished;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the man became rich and kept getting richer until he was very wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the man became rich and kept getting richer until he was very wealthy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the man waxed great, and grew more and more until he became very great:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and Isaac was so successful that he became very rich. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the man waxed great, and grew more and more until he became very great:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He continued to be successful, becoming very rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He continued to prosper and became a very rich man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He became very wealthy and lived a life of wealth, becoming more and more wealthy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The man became wealthy. His influence continued to grow until he became very prominent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The man became wealthy, and prospered more and more until he became very wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the man became great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The man grew great, and grew more and more until he became very great. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the man is great, and goes on, going on and becoming great, until he has been very great,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the man is great, and goeth on, going on and becoming great, till that he hath been very great,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the man will become great, and went going, and he became great, until that he became very great.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the man was enriched, and he went on prospering and increasing, till he became exceeding great: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the man was enriched, and he continued prospering as well as increasing, until he became very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he became richer and richer all the time, until he was very wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the man became rich; he prospered more and more until he became very wealthy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the man became great, and went forward and grew until he became very great;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the man became great and he kept on going until he was very great:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the man waxed great, and grew more and more until he became very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the man was exalted, and advancing he increased, till he became very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/26-13.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=6131" 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/26.htm">Isaac's Prosperity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">and he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: way·yiḡ·dal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">became richer and richer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lō·wḵ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: ḡā·ḏal (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large."></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.">he was exceedingly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1432.htm" title="1432: wə·ḡā·ḏêl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Becoming great, growing up. From gadal; large.">wealthy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.…<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/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/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/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a></span><br />And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a></span><br />I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.<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 41:40-43</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="/deuteronomy/28-11.htm">Deuteronomy 28:11-13</a></span><br />The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. / The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. / The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward, if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am giving you today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-12.htm">Job 42:12</a></span><br />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="/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="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21</a></span><br />Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.<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="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Luke 12:31</a></span><br />But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-29.htm">Mark 10:29-30</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a></span><br />And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:</p><p class="hdg">And the man waxed great.</p><p class="hdg">waxed great.</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="/psalms/112-3.htm">Psalm 112:3</a></b></br> Wealth and riches <i>shall be</i> in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.</p><p class="hdg">went forward.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/8-5.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/genesis/18-29.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/genesis/2-14.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/revelation/18-15.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/4-13.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/genesis/3-18.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/genesis/6-1.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/hosea/10-1.htm">Richer</a> <a href="/genesis/19-13.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/9-24.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/genesis/29-1.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/exodus/14-15.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/exodus/1-7.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Richer</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord blesses him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-7.htm">He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">He grows rich, and the Philistines envy his prosperity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">He digs wells.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-23.htm">God appears to him at Beersheba, and blesses him; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">and Abimelech makes a covenant with him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Esau's wives.</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/26.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/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and he became richer and richer</b><br>This phrase highlights the continued blessing and prosperity of Isaac, the son of Abraham. In the context of Genesis, Isaac's wealth is a sign of God's covenantal faithfulness to Abraham's descendants. The repetition of "richer and richer" emphasizes the ongoing nature of this blessing. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was often measured in terms of livestock, servants, and land, all of which Isaac possessed in abundance. This prosperity can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a>, where God promises to make Abraham into a great nation and bless him. Isaac's increasing wealth also serves as a testament to God's provision and favor, which is a recurring theme throughout the patriarchal narratives.<p><b>until he was exceedingly wealthy</b><br>The phrase "exceedingly wealthy" underscores the magnitude of Isaac's prosperity. This wealth is not merely material but also indicative of God's favor and the fulfillment of His promises. In the cultural and historical context of the time, wealth was a sign of divine blessing and approval. Isaac's wealth would have included large herds of livestock, numerous servants, and extensive land holdings, which were the primary indicators of wealth in the ancient world. This level of prosperity also set Isaac apart from others in the region, highlighting the unique relationship between God and the patriarchs. Theologically, Isaac's wealth can be seen as a type of the spiritual blessings that believers receive in Christ, as mentioned in <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>, where Paul speaks of the spiritual blessings in the heavenly realms. Isaac's story foreshadows the abundant life promised to those who follow God, as seen in <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>, where Jesus speaks of giving life "more abundantly."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah. He is a patriarch of the Israelites and is known for his faithfulness and obedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gerar.htm">Gerar</a></b><br>The region where Isaac settled during a famine. It was ruled by King Abimelech and is significant as a place where Isaac experienced God's blessings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prosperity.htm">Prosperity</a></b><br>The event described in this verse is Isaac's increasing wealth, which signifies God's blessing and favor upon him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Isaac's prosperity is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham. Believers can trust that God will be faithful to His promises in their lives as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_blessing.htm">Obedience and Blessing</a></b><br>Isaac's wealth came as a result of his obedience to God's direction. Obedience to God can lead to blessings, though they may not always be material.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_trust.htm">Contentment and Trust</a></b><br>While Isaac became exceedingly wealthy, the focus should be on trusting God for provision rather than pursuing wealth. Contentment in God's provision is key.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a></b><br>Isaac's prosperity served as a witness to the surrounding nations of God's power and favor. Our lives can similarly reflect God's goodness to those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_poverty_and_wealth.htm">What does the Bible say about poverty and wealth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_poor_devout_reconcile_psalm_112_3.htm">Psalm 112:3 declares that the righteous will enjoy wealth and riches; how does this reconcile with devout individuals who remain poor and persecuted throughout history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_wealth_as_a_blessing_fit_with_nt.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:19 depicts wealth as a divine blessing; how does this harmonize with New Testament teachings that caution against riches?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_genesis_20_a_repeated_deception_pattern.htm">Does the account in Genesis 20 conflict with similar narratives in Genesis 12:10-20 and Genesis 26:1-11, implying a repeated pattern of deception?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the man waxed great,</span> - like his father before him (cf. <a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1, 35</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and went forward</span>, - literally, <span class="accented">went going</span>, the verb followed by the infinitive expressing constant growth or progressive increase (cf. <a href="/genesis/8-3.htm">Genesis 8:3</a>; <a href="/genesis/12-9.htm">Genesis 12:9</a>; <a href="/judges/4-24.htm">Judges 4:24</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and grew until he became very great</span> - "as any other farmer would who reaped such harvests" ('Land and Book'). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/26-13.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 [he]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became richer and richer,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּגְדַּ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḡ·dal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow up, become great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he was exceedingly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</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">וְגָדֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·ḏêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow up, become great</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/26-13.htm">Genesis 26:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/26-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 26:13 The man grew great and grew more (Gen. 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