Genesis 15:4
“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.”

What does Genesis 15:4 mean?
Genesis 15:4 (KJV): "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." This verse from the book of Genesis is part of the story of Abraham, known as the father of the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalA Promise in the Night: Trusting God's Plan for Our Legacy
In Genesis 15:4, we encounter a profound moment in the life of Abram, who would later be known as Abraham. The verse states, "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…
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Dear Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and awe, inspired by Your divine words found in Genesis 15:4: "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…
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