fowls: Ezekiel 17:3, Ezekiel 17:7; Matthew 13:4
Abram: Psalms 119:13
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Genesis 15:11
Genesis 15:11
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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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former chapter we had Abram in the field with kings; here we find him
in the…Genesis 15 — OverviewGenesis 15 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 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…Genesis 15 — OverviewGenesis 15 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter informs us of a gracious appearance of God to Abram, and of a kind promise made unto him, Ge 15:1; of Abram's request for an heir, Ge 15:2; of an answer to it, that he should have one, and even a numberless…Genesis 15:1-21Genesis 15:1-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryFaith.
The substance of this chapter is the special intercourse between Jehovah and Abram. On that foundation faith rests. It is not feeling after God, if haply he be found; it is a living confidence and obedience,…Genesis 15:7-11Genesis 15:7-11 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here the assurance given to Abram of the land of Canaan for an
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