Genesis 2:12 bbe — And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.

Bible in Basic English

"And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone."

— Genesis 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 2 — Context

9

And out of the earth the Lord made every tree to come, delighting the eye and good for food; and in the middle of the garden, the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

10

And a river went out of Eden giving water to the garden; and from there it was parted and became four streams.

11

The name of the first is Pishon, which goes round about all the land of Havilah where there is gold.

12

And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.

13

And the name of the second river is Gihon: this river goes round all the land of Cush.

14

And the name of the third river is Tigris, which goes to the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

15

And the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to do work in it and take care of it.

Genesis 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:12 say?
Genesis 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.”
Where is Genesis 2:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 12.
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 2:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:12 in?
Genesis 2:12 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 2:12?
Genesis 2:12 reads (BBE): “And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.” 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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