Genesis 15:4
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.”Genesis 15:4
What Does Genesis 15:4 Mean?
Genesis 15:4 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 15, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Genesis 15:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 127:3“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”Genesis 17:16“And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her.”2 Samuel 7:12“And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.”Galatians 4:28“Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.”Genesis 21:12“And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”Isaiah 51:2“Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.”2 Samuel 16:11“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”2 Chronicles 32:21“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.”Philemon 1:12“Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:”
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