Genesis 2:11 nasb — The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.

NASB

"The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold."

— Genesis 2:11, NASB

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Genesis 2 — Context

8

The LORD God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden; and there He placed the man whom He had formed.

9

Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

10

Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four rivers.

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The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.

12

The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the onyx stone are there.

13

The name of the second river is Gihon; it flows around the whole land of Cush.

14

The name of the third river is Tigris; it flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

Genesis 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:11 say?
Genesis 2:11 in the NASB reads: “The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.”
Where is Genesis 2:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 2:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:11 in?
Genesis 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 2:11?
Genesis 2:11 reads (NASB): “The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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