Genesis 15:1, God encourages Abram, who complains for want of an heir; Genesis 15:4, God promises him a son, and a multiplying of his seed; Genesis 15:6, Abram is justified by faith; Genesis 15:7, Canaan is promised again, and confirmed by a sign, and a vision, prophetic of the condition of his posterity till brought out of Egypt.
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Genesis 15
Genesis 15 — Overview
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Genesis 15 — OverviewGenesis 15 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have a solemn treaty between God and Abram
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2. The accusations of conscience (Romans 15:13).
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