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 — OverviewGenesis 15 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have a solemn treaty between God and Abram
concerning a covenant that was to be established between them. In the
former chapter we had Abram in the field with kings; here we find him
in the…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 — OverviewGenesis 15 · Little Bible — for children and parentsAbram is afraid and doubting: he has no son and his heir will be a servant. God takes him outside at night, shows him the stars, and promises his descendants will be as many as the stars. Abram believes God, and God…Genesis 15:1Genesis 15:1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleObserve here, I. The time when God made this treaty with Abram: After
these things. 1. After that famous act of generous charity which Abram
had done, in rescuing his friends and neighbours out of distress, and…Genesis 15:1Genesis 15:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryAfter these things—the events just recorded—the word of the Lord—Debar Jehovah; the first occurrence of this remarkable phrase, afterwards so common in the Hebrew Scriptures (Exodus 9:20; Numbers 3:16; Deuteronomy 34:5;…Genesis 15:1Genesis 15:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryWhat the Lord is to his people.
I. A SHIELD against—
1. The charges of the law (Isaiah 45:24).
2. The accusations of conscience (Romans 15:13).
3. The force of temptation (Revelation 3:10).
4. The opposition of the…