Genesis 15:11

And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 15:11

BSB

And the birds of prey descended on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.

AKJV

And when the fowls came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.

CPDV

And birds descended upon the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.

ERV

And the birds of prey came down upon the carcases, and Abram drove them away.

NHEB

And the birds of prey came down on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.

SMT

And the birds will come down upon the dead carcases, and Abram will drive them together.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 15:11

AndwhenthefowlsH5861Noun MasculinecamedownH3381VerbuponthecarcasesH6297Noun Masculine AbramH87Proper Name MasculinedrovethemawayH5380Verb

Commentary for Genesis 15:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 15:11

Summary

Abram drives scavenging birds away from sacrifice

Event

Abram defends sacrificial offerings

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC