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Genesis 15:5
Genesis 15:5
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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 · 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 15:1-6Genesis 15:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONGenesis 15:1-6Genesis 15:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryUnder the stars with God.
I. DEJECTED BEFORE GOD.
1. Apprehensive of danger. Victorious over the Asiatic monarchs, Abram nevertheless dreaded their return. Signal deliverances are not seldom followed by depressing…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,…