Genesis 2:11

The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;

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Other Translations for Genesis 2:11

BSB
The name of the first river is Pishon; it winds through the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.
AKJV
The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasses the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;
CPDV
The name of one is the Phison; it is that which runs through all the land of Hevilath, where gold is born;
ERV
The name of the first is Pishon: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;
NHEB
The name of the first is Pishon; this is the one which goes around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;
SMT
The name of the one, Pison: it is that surrounding all the land Havilah, where there is gold.

Commentary for Genesis 2:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 2:11
Summary
First river encircles golden-rich region with mineral wealth
Place
Havilah
Event
Pison river and its region identified
Estimated Time Period
Day 3
Category
Creation