Gênesis 15

Gênesis 15

Genesis 15:1 Commentary Genesis 15:2 Commentary Genesis 15:3 Commentary Genesis 15:4 Commentary Genesis 15:5 Commentary Genesis 15:6 Commentary Genesis 15:7 Commentary Genesis 15:8 Commentary Genesis 15:9 Commentary Genesis 15:10 Commentary Genesis 15:11 Commentary Genesis 15:12 Commentary Genesis 15:13 Commentary Genesis 15:14 Commentary Genesis 15:15 Commentary Genesis 15:16 Commentary Genesis 15:17 Commentary Genesis 15:18 Commentary Genesis 15:19 Commentary Genesis 15:20 Commentary Genesis 15:21 Commentary Abraham believed God (Gal 3:6+, Ge 15:5,6) Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great." in (KJV): Ge 46:2 Nu 12:6 1Sa 9:9 Eze 1:1 3:4 11:24 Da 10:1-16 Ac 10:10-17 Ac 10:22 Heb 1:1 Fear (KJV): Ge 15:14-16 26:24 46:3 Ex 14:13 De 31:6 1Ch 28:20 Ps 27:1 Isa 35:4 Isa 41:10,14 43:1,5 44:2,8 51:12 Da 10:12 Mt 8:26 10:28-31 Mt 28:5 Lu 1:13,30 12:32 Rev 1:17 thy shield (KJV): De 33:29 Ps 3:3 5:12 18:2 84:9,11 91:4 119:114 Pr 30:5 and thy (KJV): De 33:26-29 Ru 2:12 Ps 16:5,6 58:11 142:5 Pr 11:18 La 3:24 1Co 3:22 Heb 13:5,6 Rev 21:3,4 See Multiple Resources on Genesis 15 - Commentaries, Sermons, Devotionals Genesis 15:1-6 - Making God's Promises Yours - Steven Cole Genesis 15:1-7 - S Lewis Johnson Genesis 15 How to Overcome Fear - Ray Pritchards Septuagint - Genesis 15:1 meta de ta rhemata (spoken word) tauta egenethe (3SAPI) rhema kuriou pros Abram en oramati (orama = a supernatural vision, given as a means of divine communication, to be distinguished from a dream) legon me phobou (aorist imperative - Do not fear!) Abram ego huperaspizo (verb - huperaspizo in present tense = continually = defend as with a shield - Dt 33:29, 2 Ki 19:34, 20:6, Isa 31:5) sou o misthos (reward) sou polus (much, large, great) estai (will be) sphodra (exceedingly) LXE Genesis 15:1 And after these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram, I shield thee, thy reward shall be very great. DO NOT FEAR! "I AM" YOUR SHIELD Ray Pritchard introduces this chapter noting that "Genesis 15 has rightly been called one of the most important chapters in all the Bible. In it we discover the details of the Abrahamic covenant, which is the most important covenant in all the Bible. Hundreds of years later the New Testament writers (especially Paul in Galatians 3:6, 18-note but also Peter in Acts 3) will look back on this covenant as the foundation for the Christian gospel. Since the word Genesis means “beginnings” we shouldn’t be surprised to discover several important “firsts” in this chapter: 1. The first use of the phrase “the word of the Lord came” (Ge 15:1). This phrase is used over 100 times in the Old Testament. 2. The first time God said “fear not” to anyone (Ge 15:1). 3. The first time God is called a “shield” (Ge 15:1). Frequently used in the Psalms to describe God’s protection for His people (see Psalm 3:3, 5:12, 28:7 - see all uses below). 4. The first time anyone is said to have “believed” in the Lord (v. 6). The New Testament uses the word “believer” as a synonym for “Christian” (see 1 Timothy 4:12). (Genesis 15 How to Overcome Fear) Bruce Waltke summarizes Genesis 15 - Chapter 15 consists of two divine encounters (Ge 15:1-6 and Ge 15:7-21) involving dialogue between the Lord and Abraham and powerful images symbolizing God’s presence and promises. The first occurs at night (Ge 15:5) as a vision (Ge 15:1) and pertains to the promised seed. The second occurs at sundown (Ge 15:12), partially in a deep sleep (Ge 15:12), and pertains to the promised land.” (Genesis Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001, 238) A C Gaebelein - The Fourth Communication and the Covenant and the Vision The Fourth Communication (Genesis 15:1) Abram's Answer (Genesis 15:2-3) The Promised Seed (Genesis 15:4-5) Abram Counted Righteous (Genesis 15:6) Continued Communication (Genesis 15:7-8) The Divided Animals (Genesis 15:9-11) The Vision (Genesis 15:12-17) The Covenant Made (Genesis 15:18-21) The connection with the previous chapter is extremely precious. Abram had honored the Lord and now the Lord honored him. Then the seed is promised. That seed promised is Isaac; Christ is typified by him. (Annotated Bible) John Phillips outlines Genesis 15 (BORROW Exploring Genesis) The Building of Abram's Family (Genesis 15:1-7) The Word of God's Power (Genesis 15:1-4) The Pledge (Genesis 15:1) The Plea (Genesis 15:2-3) The Plan (Genesis 15:4) The Witness to God's Power (Genesis 15:5-6) The Working of God's Power (Genesis 15:7) The Basis of Abram's Faith (Genesis 15:8-12) Calvary Shadowed: He Apprehends Its Mystery (Genesis 15:8-10) Calvary Shared: He Apprehends Its Misery (Genesis 15:11-12) The Brightness of Abram's Future (Genesis 15:13-21) The Specific Time Involved (Genesis 15:13-16) The Permissive Will of God (Genesis 15:13-14) The Personal Will of God (Genesis 15:15) The Preordaining Will of God (Genesis 15:16) The Specific Territory Involved (Genesis 15:17-21) The Guarantee of the Land (Genesis 15:17) The Greatness of the Land (Genesis 15:18-21) After these things - Dear diligent disciple desiring to divide the Word accurately, always pause and query expressions of time such as this one. You can always ask at least "To what time does the writer refer?" Or "After what things?" This question will usually force you to read the context (especially the preceding passages), which is never a bad habit to develop. I call it P & P, "Pausing to Ponder." What you are doing when you slow down and begin to interrogate the text is that you are beginning to practice the lost art of Biblical Meditation. You may be saying "So what? I've got other things to do today!" Here's "WHAT" - You will be richly blessed by your Father in Heaven and by your Teacher, the Spirit of Jesus, for that is what God's Word promises and He is always faithful to keep His promises (cf Joshua 23:14). Here are God's promises to those who meditate on His Word of Life... But his (her - the diligent student willing to slow down, to "P & P") delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. (Ps 1:2-3-note) This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success (Joshua 1:8-note) So back to the question "After what things?" The answer of course is Abram's "operation rescue" of Lot from his captors in Genesis 14:1-24. Then the LORD God makes His gracious visit to Abram in Genesis 15. As Matthew