Genesis 2:13 net — The name of the second river is Gihon; it runs through the entire land of Cush.

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"The name of the second river is Gihon; it runs through the entire land of Cush."

— Genesis 2:13, NET Bible

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Genesis 2 — Context

10

Now a river flows from Eden to water the orchard, and from there it divides into four headstreams.

11

The name of the first is Pishon; it runs through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.

12

(The gold of that land is pure; pearls and lapis lazuli are also there).

13

The name of the second river is Gihon; it runs through the entire land of Cush.

14

The name of the third river is Tigris; it runs along the east side of Assyria. The fourth river is the Euphrates.

15

The LORD God took the man and placed him in the orchard in Eden to care for it and to maintain it.

16

Then the LORD God commanded the man,“You may freely eat fruit from every tree of the orchard,

Genesis 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:13 say?
Genesis 2:13 in the NET Bible reads: “The name of the second river is Gihon; it runs through the entire 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 (NET): “The name of the second river is Gihon; it runs through the entire 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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