KJV ORIGINAL
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abram was very wealthy, with large herds of livestock, plenty of silver, and plenty of gold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Abram had become extremely wealthy with animals and precious metals.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Abram's journey to Egypt during a famine, where he had acquired great wealth. In ancient times, wealth was primarily measured by livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) and precious metals, as these were the main forms of valuable assets and currency.
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