2And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
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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.
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. …
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. …
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 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 we must hasten out of them as soon as possible. See Ruth 1:6. II. His wealth: He was very rich , Gen. 13:2. He was very heavy , so the Hebrew word signifies; for riches are a burden , and those that w…
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