Genesis 26:13

What does Genesis 26:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 26:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the man waxed great, and grew more and more until he became very great:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the man waxed great, and grew more and more until he became very great:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And his wealth became very great, increasing more and more;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the man is great, and goeth on, going on and becoming great, till that he hath been very great,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the man was enriched, and he went on prospering and increasing, till he became exceeding great.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the man became great, and he became continually greater, until he was very great.

Context

v.12And Isaac sowed in that land, and found in the same year a hundredfold: and Jehovah blessed him.

v.13This passage

v.14and he had possessions of flocks, and possessions of herds, and a great household: and the Philistines envied him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 10:22

    The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

  • Genesis 24:35

    And Jehovah hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and men-servants and maid-servants, and camels and asses.

  • Psalms 112:3

    Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

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