Genesis 2:13 asv — And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Cush.

American Standard Version

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

— Genesis 2:13, American Standard Version

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Genesis 2 — Context

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And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became four heads.

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

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

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

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And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth in front of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

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And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

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And Jehovah God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:

Genesis 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:13 say?
Genesis 2:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Cush. ”
Where is Genesis 2:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 13.
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 2:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:13 in?
Genesis 2:13 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 2:13?
Genesis 2:13 reads (ASV): “And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Cush. ” 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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