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I am your shield, your very great reward.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some time later, the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.” <a href="/esv/genesis/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/15.htm">King James Bible</a> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/15.htm">New King James Version</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, &#8220Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> After these things the word of Yahweh came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.” <a href="/amp/genesis/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; Your reward [for obedience] shall be very great.” <a href="/csb/genesis/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great. <a href="/asv/genesis/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. <a href="/cev/genesis/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Later the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision, "Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly." <a href="/erv/genesis/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. <a href="/gwt/genesis/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Later the LORD spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said, "Abram, don't be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great." <a href="/gnt/genesis/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> After this, Abram had a vision and heard the LORD say to him, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I will shield you from danger and give you a great reward." <a href="/isv/genesis/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision: "Don't be afraid, Abram. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great." <a href="/msb/genesis/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: ?Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.? <a href="/net/genesis/15.htm">NET Bible</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance." <a href="/nheb/genesis/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great." <a href="/wbt/genesis/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. <a href="/web/genesis/15.htm">World English Bible</a> After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> After these things the word of YHWH has been to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not fear, Abram, I [am] a shield to you, your reward [is] exceedingly great.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> After these things hath the word of Jehovah been unto Abram in a vision, saying, 'Fear not, Abram, I am a shield to thee, thy reward is exceeding great.' <a href="/slt/genesis/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> After these words, the word of Jehovah was to Abram in a vision, saying, Thou shalt not fear, Abram: I a shield to thee, thy reward great exceedingly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now when these things were done, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: Fear not, Abram, I am thy protector, and thy reward exceeding great. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, these things having been transacted, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your protector, and your reward is exceedingly great.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Some time afterward, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: Do not fear, Abram! I am your shield; I will make your reward very great. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AFTER these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram; I am your shield, and your reward is exceedingly great. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> After these answers was the answer of LORD JEHOVAH to Abram in a vision and he said to him: “Do not fear Abram; I shall support you, your very great reward.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying: 'Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, thy reward shall be exceeding great.' <a href="/sep/genesis/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And after these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram, I shield thee, thy reward shall be very great. <a href="/parallel/genesis/15-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3106" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/15.htm">God's Covenant with Abram</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">After</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">events,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: ’aḇ·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/4236.htm" title="4236: bam·ma·ḥă·zeh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A vision. From chazah; a vision.">in a vision:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid,</a> <a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: ’aḇ·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">Abram.</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">your</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡên (N-cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">shield,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">your very</a> <a href="/hebrew/7235.htm" title="7235: har·bêh (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">great</a> <a href="/hebrew/7939.htm" title="7939: śə·ḵā·rə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Hire, wages. From sakar; payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit.">reward.”</a> 2But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Romans 4:3</a> For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” <a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8-10</a> By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. <a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a> So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/james/2-23.htm">James 2:23</a> And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18-22</a> Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ... <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-15</a> When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a> And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a> But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a> For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">2 Peter 1:4</a> Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am your shield, and your exceeding great reward.A.<a href="/genesis/46-2.htm">Genesis 46:2</a> And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.<a href="/numbers/12-6.htm">Numbers 12:6</a> And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.<a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9</a> (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)Fear.<a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Genesis 15:14-16</a> And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance… <a href="/genesis/26-24.htm">Genesis 26:24</a> And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake.<a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3</a> And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:thy shield.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a> Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.<a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a> But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.<a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12</a> For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.and thy.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26-29</a> There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky… <a href="/ruth/2-12.htm">Ruth 2:12</a> The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.<a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5,6</a> The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/3-10.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/genesis/12-14.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/genesis/13-13.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/genesis/12-13.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/18-15.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/genesis/17-6.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/genesis/15-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/15-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-25.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/genesis/20-7.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/genesis/15-4.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 15</div>1. <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">God encourages Abram, who asks for an heir.</a> 4. <a href="/genesis/15-4.htm">God promises him a son, and a multiplying of his seed.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Abram is justified by faith.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/15-7.htm">Canaan is promised again, </a> 9. <a href="/genesis/15-9.htm">and confirmed by a sign, and a vision,</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">prophetic of the condition of his posterity till brought out of Egypt.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After these events This phrase refers to the events in <a href="/genesis/14.htm">Genesis 14</a>, where Abram rescues Lot and encounters Melchizedek. The context is significant as it sets the stage for God's covenant with Abram, highlighting his faith and God's faithfulness.the word of the LORD came to Abram This indicates divine revelation, a common biblical motif where God communicates directly with His chosen individuals. It underscores the personal relationship between God and Abram, a precursor to the covenant relationship.in a vision Visions are a means of divine communication in the Bible, often used to convey important messages. This method emphasizes the supernatural aspect of God's revelation and Abram's role as a prophet.Do not be afraid, Abram. Fear is a natural human response, especially after significant events like battles. God's reassurance addresses Abram's potential fears about retaliation or uncertainty about his future, emphasizing God's protection and provision.I am your shield, The imagery of a shield suggests protection and defense. This metaphor is used throughout Scripture to describe God's protective nature (e.g., <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a>, <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>), reinforcing the idea of divine security.your very great reward. This promise highlights God's provision and blessing, not just materially but spiritually. It foreshadows the covenant promises of descendants and land, and ultimately points to the spiritual inheritance found in Christ (<a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram</a> Later known as Abraham, he is a central figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. At this point in Genesis, Abram is living in Canaan, having left his homeland in obedience to God's call. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who reveals Himself to Abram in a vision. This encounter emphasizes God's personal relationship with Abram. 3. <a href="/topical/v/vision.htm">Vision</a> A supernatural experience where God communicates directly with Abram, providing assurance and promises. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shield.htm">Shield</a> A metaphor used by God to describe His protection over Abram, indicating divine safeguarding against harm. 5. <a href="/topical/r/reward.htm">Reward</a> God promises Abram a "very great reward," which can be understood as both spiritual and material blessings, including the promise of descendants and land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_reassurance_in_times_of_fear.htm">God's Reassurance in Times of Fear</a> Just as God reassured Abram, He reassures us in our moments of fear and uncertainty. We can trust in His promises and presence. <a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a> God describes Himself as a shield, indicating His role as our protector. We can rely on His protection in spiritual and physical battles. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_true_reward.htm">Understanding True Reward</a> The concept of reward in this passage goes beyond material wealth. It includes spiritual blessings and the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> Abram's relationship with God is marked by faith and obedience. We are called to emulate this trust in God's plans and timing. <a href="/topical/g/god's_personal_relationship_with_believers.htm">God's Personal Relationship with Believers</a> The personal nature of God's communication with Abram highlights His desire for a personal relationship with each of us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 15</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_is_our_great_reward'.htm">What does "God is our great reward" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'put_away_childish_things'_mean.htm">What does 'God is our great reward' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god_a_shield_despite_natural_laws.htm">How can Psalm 3:3 describe God as a literal shield if such protection contradicts observable natural laws? </a> <a href="/q/why_would_god_command_a_sacrifice.htm">Why would a loving God command a human sacrifice in Genesis 22:2? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XV.JEHOVAH'S COVENANT WITH ABRAM.(1) After these things.--After the war with Chedorlaomer.The word of the Lord came (Heb., was) unto Abram.--This phrase, used so constantly afterwards to signify revelation, occurs here for the first time. The revelation on this occasion is made by night (<a href="/genesis/15-5.htm" title="And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if you be able to number them: and he said to him, So shall your seed be.">Genesis 15:5</a>), not however in a dream, but in a trance, in which the senses of Abram were closed to all earthly impressions and he became passive in the hands of the Almighty. Up to this time Abram had received only general promises of offspring, and of the land being the possession of his seed; but years were passing by, and the fulfilment of his hopes remained distant as ever. By the war with the Elamite king he had also made for himself powerful enemies; and though the immediate result was fortunate, yet many Canaanite nations may have witnessed with displeasure so remarkable an exhibition of the power and energy of an "immigrant." And thus the time had come when the patriarch needed and obtained more formal assurances, first, of the bestowal upon him of offspring (<a href="/context/genesis/15-1.htm" title="After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am your shield, and your exceeding great reward.">Genesis 15:1-6</a>), and, secondly, of the future possession of Palestine (<a href="/context/genesis/15-18.htm" title="In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, To your seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates:">Genesis 15:18-21</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - After these things - the events just recorded - the word of the Lord - Deb ar Jehovah; the first occurrence of this remarkable phrase, afterwards so common in the Hebrew Scriptures (<a href="/exodus/9-20.htm">Exodus 9:20</a>; <a href="/numbers/3-16.htm">Numbers 3:16</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">Deuteronomy 34:5</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">1 Samuel 3:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a>, et passim). That this was a personal designation of the pre-incarnate Logos, if not susceptible of complete demonstration, yet receives not a little sanction from the language employed throughout this narrative (cf. Vers. 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, etc.). At least the expression denotes "the Lord manifesting himself by speech to his servant" (Murphy; vide Genesis 1:3) - came (literally, was) unto Abram in a vision - a night vision, but no dream (vide Ver. 5). Biblically viewed, the vision, as distinguished from the ordinary dream, defines the presentation to the bodily senses or to the mental consciousness of objects usually beyond the sphere of their natural activities; hence visions might be imparted in dreams (<a href="/numbers/12-6.htm">Numbers 12:6</a>), or in trances (<a href="/numbers/24-4.htm">Numbers 24:4, 16, 17</a>). Saying, Fear not, Abram. With allusion, doubtless, to the patriarch's mental dejection, which was probably occasioned by the natural re action consequent upon his late high-pitched excitement (cf. <a href="/1_kings/19-4.htm">1 Kings 19:4</a>), which might lead him to anticipate either a war of revenge from the Asiatic monarchs (Jonathan), or an assault from the heathen Canaanites, already jealous of his growing power, or perhaps both. Wordsworth observes that the words here addressed to Abram are commonly employed in Scripture to introduce announcements of Christ (<a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13, 30</a>; <a href="/john/12-15.htm">John 12:15</a>; cf. St. John's vision, <a href="/revelation/4-1.htm">Revelation 4:1</a>). I am thy shield, and thy exceed lag great reward. Literally, thy reward, exceeding abundantly, the hiphil inf. abs. הַרְבֵּה being always used adverbially (cf. <a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Nehemiah 2:2</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/3-33.htm">Nehemiah 3:33</a>), The other rendering, "thy reward m exceeding great" (LXX., Rosenmüller, Delitzsch, Ewald), fails to give prominence to the thought that the patriarch's reward was to be the all-sufficient Jehovah himself. It is not needful to suppose with Lange an actual vision of a shield and treasure. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/15-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>After אַחַ֣ר ׀ (’a·ḥar) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part these הָאֵ֗לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those events, הַדְּבָרִ֣ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause the word דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came הָיָ֤ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Abram אַבְרָ֔ם (’aḇ·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham in a vision: בַּֽמַּחֲזֶ֖ה (bam·ma·ḥă·zeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4236.htm">Strong's 4236: </a> A vision “Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid, תִּירָ֣א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten Abram. אַבְרָ֗ם (’aḇ·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham I [am] אָנֹכִי֙ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I your shield, מָגֵ֣ן (mā·ḡên) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile your very מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily great הַרְבֵּ֥ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> To be or become much, many or great reward.” שְׂכָרְךָ֖ (śə·ḵā·rə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7939.htm">Strong's 7939: </a> Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">OT Law: Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of Yahweh (Gen. 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