KJV ORIGINAL
And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The gold from that land is excellent, and there is also bdellium (a valuable resin) and onyx stones there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the land around the river had precious materials - good gold, valuable resin, and beautiful stones.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the description of the Garden of Eden and the rivers that flowed from it. The author is describing the land of Havilah, which was rich in valuable resources. Ancient peoples highly prized gold, bdellium (an aromatic gum resin used in perfumes and medicine), and onyx stones for jewelry and decoration.
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