Genesis 2:11
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;”Genesis 2:11
What Does Genesis 2:11 Mean?
Genesis 2:11 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Genesis 2:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 25:18“And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.”Genesis 10:29“And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.”1 Samuel 15:7“And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt.”Genesis 10:7“And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtechah: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.”Ezekiel 28:13“Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.”1 Chronicles 1:23“And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.”Job 28:1“Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.”
People & Places
Havilah (of Eden)Pison
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