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Genesis 15:12 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell "
Genesis 15:12
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And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided
And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell
And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;
And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.
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Genesis 15:1
"After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward."
Genesis 15:1
"After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward."
Genesis 15:2
"And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?"
Genesis 15:3
"And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir."
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."
Genesis 15:4
"Then said the Lord, This man will not get the heritage, but a son of your body will have your property after you."
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