Bible Commentary

But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites [is] not yet full. 16. in the fourth generation ] This agrees with the genealogy in Exo 6:16-20, where the generations are: (1) Levi, (2) Kohath, (3) Amram, (4) Moses. If the fourth generation is to be harmonized with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:16”

And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age. 15. go to thy fathers ] i.e. depart in death to join thy forefathers in the place of departed spirits, i.e. Shel. Cf. Gen 47:30, “when I sleep with my fathers”; Gen 49:33, “was gathered unto his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:15”

And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance. 14. will I judge ] Referring to the plagues of Egypt. with great substance ] See Exo 12:35-36; Psa 105:37. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 14. And also that nation, &c.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:14”

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; 13. a stranger ] The word used ( gr) (LXX ) means more than a “sojourner” (cf. Gen 23:4, Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:13”

And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, a horror of great darkness fell upon him. 12. a deep sleep ] See note on the same word in Gen 2:21. LXX . an horror of great darkness fell ] Lit. “an horror, even great darkness was falling.” A … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:12”

And when the fowls came down upon the carcasses, Abram drove them away. 11. And the birds of prey, &c.] The birds of prey, regarded as unclean, swooping down threatened to carry off the pieces of flesh. This would have interrupted the ceremony with an evil omen, polluted the sacrifice, and impaired the covenant. Abram … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:11”

And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided he not. Verse 10. Divided them in the midst] The ancient method of making covenants. as well as the original word, have been already alluded to, and in a general way … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:10”

And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon. 9. Take me an heifer, &c.] The sign to Abram is the sign of the covenant, of which the ceremonial … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:9”

And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it? 8. whereby shall I know ] Abram requests a sign to assure him of the fulfilment of the promise: cf. the action of Gideon, Jdg 6:17, and of Hezekiah, 2Ki 20:8. On “Lord God,” see note on Gen 15:2. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:8”

And he said unto him, I [am] the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it. 7. out of Ur of the Chaldees ] Possibly a later gloss: see note on Gen 11:31, Gen 12:1. Cf. Neh 9:7-8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 15:7”