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Genesis 15:16–21

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Genesis 15:16

16But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

Genesis 15:17

17And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.

Genesis 15:18

18In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

Genesis 15:19

19The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,

Genesis 15:20

20And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,

Genesis 15:21

21And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.

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DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 15:16

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

again

Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 15:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dark

Destitute of light; obscure. Obscure; concealed; secret; not understood. Darkness; obscurity; the absence of light. Obscurity; a state of ignorance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

furnace

An enclosed place or oven for intense heat; figuratively, severe trial or affliction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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burning

Being on fire; consuming by fire; also fiery heat, inflammation, or ardent passion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

lamp

An oil vessel with a burning wick, or a light resembling it.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 15:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

covenant

A solemn, binding agreement, pledge, or declared arrangement; in Scripture, especially one established by God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

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From verse 16

  1. 1 Kings 21:26
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  2. Daniel 8:23
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  3. Exodus 12:40
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  4. Matthew 23:32–35
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  5. 1 Thessalonians 2:16
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From verse 17

  1. Jeremiah 34:18–19
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  2. Judges 6:21
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  3. Jeremiah 11:4
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  4. 1 Chronicles 21:26
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  5. Exodus 3:2–3
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From verse 18

  1. Joshua 1:3–4
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  2. Genesis 12:7
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  3. Genesis 24:7
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  4. Genesis 13:15
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  5. Deuteronomy 11:24
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From verse 19

  1. Numbers 24:21–22
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From verse 20

  1. Genesis 14:5
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  2. Isaiah 17:5
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From verse 21

  1. Deuteronomy 7:1
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  2. Exodus 23:23–28
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  3. Exodus 33:2
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  4. Exodus 34:11
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  5. Genesis 10:15–19
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