Gen 15:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 15:1-21: 15:1-21 The Lord made a formal covenant with Abram, solemnly confirming the promises made at his call (12:1-3 ). There would be a long period of slavery for Abram’s descendants before these promises would be completely fulfilled. 15:1 Do not be afraid: Abram lacked a son to be his heir. The Lord addressed Abram’s anxiety about the future with comforting words. • I will protect you (literally I will be your shield ): The Hebrew word for “shield” ( magen ) is from the same root as Melchizedek’s word defeated (14:20 ). The Lord who had defeated Abram’s enemies would continue to protect him. • your reward will be great: The promise of offspring (12:2-3 ; cp. Ps 127:3 ) was still unfulfilled.

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‏ Genesis 15:1

Summary for Gen 15:1-21: 15:1-21 ^a The Lord made a formal covenant with Abram, solemnly confirming the promises made at his call (12:1-3 ^b). There would be a long period of slavery for Abram’s descendants before these promises would be completely fulfilled. 15:1 ^c Do not be afraid: Abram lacked a son to be his heir. The Lord addressed Abram’s anxiety about the future with comforting words.

• I will protect you (literally I will be your shield): The Hebrew word for “shield” (magen) is from the same root as Melchizedek’s word defeated (14:20 ^d). The Lord who had defeated Abram’s enemies would continue to protect him.

• your reward will be great: The promise of offspring (12:2-3 ^e; cp. Ps 127:3 ^f) was still unfulfilled.