Genesis 15:4
“And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And behold, the word of the Lord came unto him,.... Either having disappeared, and then came a second time, or he again…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 15:1-21
- The Faith of Abram 1. דבר dābār, “a word, a thing;” the word being the sign of the thing. 2. אדני 'ǎdonāy,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 15:2-6
We have here the assurance given to Abram of a numerous offspring which should descend from him, in which observe,
I.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 15:1-6
The Promise of an Heir
1. After these things A vague note of time. Cf. Gen 22:1; Gen 22:20; Gen 40:1; Gen 48:1.
the word…
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