Genesis 15:12

And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 15:12

BSB
As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.
AKJV
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram; and, see, an horror of great darkness fell on him.
CPDV
And when the sun was setting, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a dread, great and dark, invaded him.
ERV
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.
NHEB
When the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. And look, a terror of great darkness fell on him.
SMT
And the sun shall be going down, and a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and behold terror and great darkness fell upon him.

Commentary for Genesis 15:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 15:12
Summary
Abram falls into supernatural sleep filled with dread
Event
Abram enters trance state
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Vision