Parallel Bible results for "Genesis 15:1-6"

Genesis 15:1-6

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1 After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.
1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield,your very great reward. ”
2 And Abram said, What will you give me? for I have no child and this Eliezer of Damascus will have all my wealth after me.
2 But Abram said, “Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?”
3 And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.
3 And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.”
4 Then said the Lord, This man will not get the heritage, but a son of your body will have your property after you.
4 Then the word of the LORD came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.”
5 And he took him out into the open air, and said to him, Let your eyes be lifted to heaven, and see if the stars may be numbered; even so will your seed be.
5 He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
6 And he had faith in the Lord, and it was put to his account as righteousness.
6 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
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