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Genesis 13:2

Genesis 13:2
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Abram was very rich,.... He was rich in spiritual things, in faith, and in all other graces, and was an heir of the kingdom of heaven; and in temporal things, as it sometimes is the lot of good…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 13:1-18

- Abram and Lot Separate 7. פרזי perı̂zı̂y, Perizzi, “descendant of Paraz.” פרז pārāz, “leader,” or inhabitant of the plain or open country. 10. ככר kı̂kar, “circle, border, vale, cake, talent;”…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Abram was very rich - The property of these patriarchal times did not consist in flocks only, but also in silver and gold; and in all these respects Abram was דבד מאד cabed meod, exceeding rich.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 13:1-4

I. Here is Abram's return out of Egypt, Gen 13:1. He came himself and brought all his with him back again to Canaan. Note, Though there may be occasion to go sometimes into places of temptation, yet…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

cattle … silver … gold Abram's wealth described in an ascending scale of value. Cf. Gen 12:16; Gen 24:35.

on his journeys i.e. by successive encampments.

the place … his tent See Gen 12:8; to which…