Genesis 15:3

And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 15:3

BSB
Abram continued, "Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir."
AKJV
And Abram said, Behold, to me you have given no seed: and, see, one born in my house is my heir.
CPDV
And Abram added: "Yet to me you have not given offspring. And behold, my servant born in my house will be my heir."
ERV
And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.
NHEB
Then Abram said, "Look, to me you have given no offspring: and, look, one born in my house is my heir."
SMT
And Abram will say, Behold, to me thou gavest no seed, and behold the son of my house shall inherit me.

Commentary for Genesis 15:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 15:3
Summary
Abram notes his household servant as presumed heir
Event
Abram acknowledges servant as heir
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative