Genesis 15:13
“And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;”

What does Genesis 15:13 mean?
Genesis 15:13 (KJV) reads, "And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years." This verse is part of the story of God's covenant with Abram, who later…
Read full commentaryDevotionalUnderstanding Our Journey: A Devotional Reflection on Genesis 15:13
Genesis 15:13 states, "And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not their's, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years." This profound declaration made by God to Abram (who would later be known as…
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O Sovereign Lord, We come before You today in humble recognition of Your unsearchable wisdom and profound understanding of our lives and our history. You are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, and we acknowledge that all things unfold according to Your divine plan…
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