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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites and Jebusites.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites and the Jebusites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Girgashite, and the Jebusite.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the Amorite and the Canaanite and the Girgashite and the Jebusite.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the Amorite and the Canaanite and the Girgashite and the Jebusite.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the Amorite and the Canaanite and the Girgashite and the Jebusite.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the Amorites and the Canaanites and the Girgashites and the Jebusites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Girgashite, and the Jebusite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Girgashite, and the Jebusite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Hivites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Girgashite, and the Jebusite.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Girgashite, and the Jebusite.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Amorites and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Amorrhites, and the Chanaanits, and the Gergesites, and the Jebusites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Amorites and the Canaanites and the Gergusites and the Yebusites. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Girgashite, and the Jebusite.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the Amorites, and the Chananites, and the Evites, and the Gergesites, and the Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/15-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3278" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/15.htm">God Confirms His Promise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/567.htm" title="567: hā·’ĕ·mō·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps mountain dwellers, a Canaanite tribe. ">Amorites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3669.htm" title="3669: hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan. Patrial from Kna'an; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar.">Canaanites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1622.htm" title="1622: hag·gir·gā·šî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A native tribe of Canaan. Patrial from an unused name; a Girgashite, one of the native tribes of Canaan.">Girgashites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2983.htm" title="2983: hay·ḇū·sî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Jebus. Patrial from Ybuwc; a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus.">and Jebusites.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Exodus 3:8</a></span><br />I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-1.htm">Deuteronomy 7:1</a></span><br />When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-10.htm">Joshua 3:10</a></span><br />He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a></span><br />You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-23.htm">Exodus 23:23</a></span><br />For My angel will go before you and bring you into the land of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I will annihilate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-17.htm">Deuteronomy 20:17</a></span><br />For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-11.htm">Joshua 24:11</a></span><br />After this, you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-5.htm">Judges 3:5</a></span><br />Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">1 Kings 9:20-21</a></span><br />As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-11.htm">Psalm 135:11</a></span><br />Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-11.htm">Exodus 34:11</a></span><br />Observe what I command you this day. I will drive out before you the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-1.htm">Deuteronomy 9:1</a></span><br />Hear, O Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities fortified to the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-3.htm">Joshua 11:3</a></span><br />to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-13.htm">1 Chronicles 1:13-16</a></span><br />And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, / the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, / the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.</p><p class="hdg">Amorites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-15.htm">Genesis 10:15-19</a></b></br> And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-23.htm">Exodus 23:23-28</a></b></br> For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, <i>and</i> the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/33-2.htm">Exodus 33:2</a></b></br> And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite:</p><p class="hdg">Girgashites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Matthew 8:28</a></b></br> And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Amorite</a> <a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Girgashite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Girgashites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Gir'gashites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Jebusite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Jebusites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Jeb'usites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/48-22.htm">Amorite</a> <a href="/genesis/48-22.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-1.htm">Girgashite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-1.htm">Girgashites</a> <a href="/joshua/3-10.htm">Gir'gashites</a> <a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Jebusite</a> <a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Jebusites</a> <a href="/exodus/3-17.htm">Jeb'usites</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">God encourages Abram, who asks for an heir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/15-4.htm">God promises him a son, and a multiplying of his seed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Abram is justified by faith.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/15-7.htm">Canaan is promised again, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/15-9.htm">and confirmed by a sign, and a vision,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">prophetic of the condition of his posterity till brought out of Egypt.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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They are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the peoples inhabiting the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. Historically, the Amorites were known for their influence in Mesopotamia and their establishment of powerful city-states. In biblical context, they are often depicted as adversaries of Israel, representing the pagan cultures that the Israelites were to displace. The Amorites' presence in the land underscores the challenge and the divine promise of God to give this land to Abraham's descendants.<p><b>Canaanites</b><br>The Canaanites were the original inhabitants of the land of Canaan, which corresponds to modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan. They were known for their advanced urban culture and polytheistic religion, which often led to moral and spiritual corruption. The Canaanites are frequently mentioned in the Bible as a people whose practices were abominable to God, leading to His command for their displacement by the Israelites. The presence of the Canaanites in the land highlights the spiritual battle between the worship of Yahweh and the idolatry of the surrounding nations.<p><b>Girgashites</b><br>The Girgashites are one of the lesser-known groups mentioned in the Bible, with limited historical and archaeological evidence about them. They are listed among the nations inhabiting Canaan, and their inclusion in the covenantal promise to Abraham signifies the comprehensive nature of God's promise to give the land to his descendants. The Girgashites, like other Canaanite tribes, represent the obstacles and opposition that the Israelites would face in claiming their inheritance.<p><b>Jebusites</b><br>The Jebusites were the inhabitants of Jerusalem before its conquest by King David. They are often associated with the city of Jebus, which later became Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. The Jebusites' control of Jerusalem is significant, as it was a strategic and fortified city. David's eventual capture of Jerusalem and establishment of it as the capital of Israel fulfilled God's promise and set the stage for the city's central role in biblical history. The Jebusites' presence in the land serves as a reminder of the fulfillment of God's promises through the faithfulness and leadership of His chosen people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amorites.htm">Amorites</a></b><br>A prominent group in the ancient Near East, often associated with the hill country of Canaan. They were known for their fortified cities and were frequently mentioned as adversaries of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaanites.htm">Canaanites</a></b><br>Inhabitants of the land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. The term "Canaanite" can refer to a specific ethnic group or more broadly to the various peoples living in the region.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/girgashites.htm">Girgashites</a></b><br>One of the lesser-known groups mentioned in the Bible, they were part of the larger Canaanite population. Their exact location is not well-documented, but they are included in the list of nations to be displaced by the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jebusites.htm">Jebusites</a></b><br>Inhabitants of Jerusalem before its conquest by King David. They were known for their stronghold in the city, which later became the capital of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The mention of these nations in <a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21</a> is part of God's covenant with Abraham, demonstrating His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, even when it seems impossible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_challenge_of_obedience.htm">The Challenge of Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites were called to trust and obey God in the face of formidable adversaries. This teaches us the importance of obedience and faith in God's plan, even when it involves challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites faced physical nations, Christians today face spiritual battles. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The displacement of these nations underscores God's sovereignty over history and nations. It reminds us that God is in control and His purposes will prevail.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_sin_of_the_amorites.htm">What is the Sin of the Amorites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_ezekiel_16_3_say_jerusalem's_ancestry_is_amorite_and_hittite.htm">How can Ezekiel 16:3 claim Jerusalem's ancestry is Amorite and Hittite when historical records emphasize Israel's descent from Abraham?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_joshua_6_21_with_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the mass killing commanded in this chapter with the Bible's teachings on mercy (Joshua 6:21)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_command_genocide.htm">Did God order genocide? (Exodus 20:13 vs. Deuteronomy 7:2)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/15-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Amorites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֱמֹרִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·mō·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_567.htm">Strong's 567: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Canaanites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3669.htm">Strong's 3669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Girgashites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּרְגָּשִׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gir·gā·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1622.htm">Strong's 1622: </a> </span><span class="str2">Girgashite -- a native tribe of Canaan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jebusites.”</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְבוּסִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hay·ḇū·sî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/15-21.htm">Genesis 15:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 15:21 The Amorites the Canaanites the Girgashites (Gen. 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