Genesis 2:13

And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 2:13

BSB

The name of the second river is Gihon; it winds through the whole land of Cush.

AKJV

And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasses the whole land of Ethiopia.

CPDV

And the name of the second river is the Gehon; it is that which runs through all the land of Ethiopia.

ERV

And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Cush.

NHEB

And the name of the second river is Gihon; it goes around the whole land of Cush.

SMT

And the name of the second river, Gihon: that surrounding all the land of Cush.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 2:13

AndthenameH8034Noun MasculineofthesecondH8145Noun riverH5104Noun MasculineisGihonH1521Proper Name MasculinethesameisitthatcompassethH5437VerbthewholelandH776Noun FeminineofEthiopiaH3568

Commentary for Genesis 2:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 2:13

Summary

Second river encircles distant eastern region comprehensively

Place

Ethiopia

Event

Gihon river identified

Estimated Time Period

Day 3