Genesis 15:16

But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 15:16

BSB
In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete."
AKJV
But in the fourth generation they shall come here again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
CPDV
But in the fourth generation, they will return here. For the iniquities of the Amorites are not yet completed, even to this present time."
ERV
And in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full.
NHEB
In the fourth generation they will come here again, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete."
SMT
And the fourth generation they shall turn back hither: for the crime of the Amorite has not been completed till now.

Commentary for Genesis 15:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 15:16
Summary
God delays Canaan's judgment until proper time arrives
Place
Canaan
Event
God explains delayed judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prophecy