KJV ORIGINAL
And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Isaac became wealthy and successful, continuing to prosper until he became very wealthy and powerful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how Isaac became increasingly prosperous and successful over time.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes Isaac's growing prosperity during a time of famine when he stayed in Gerar among the Philistines, following God's command not to go to Egypt. Isaac had planted crops and received a hundredfold harvest that same year, which was the foundation of his increasing wealth. His success came despite the challenging circumstances of famine, demonstrating God's blessing on Abraham's son.
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