Genesis 15:8

And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 15:8

BSB
But Abram replied, "Lord GOD, how can I know that I will possess it?"
AKJV
And he said, LORD God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?
CPDV
But he said, "Lord God, in what way may I be able to know that I will possess it?"
ERV
And he said, O Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?
NHEB
But he said, "Lord, how can I know that I will possess it?"
SMT
And he will say, My Lord Jehovah, how shall I know that I shall inherit it?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 15:8

AndhesaidH559VerbLordH136Noun MasculineGODH3069Proper NamewherebyH4100shallIknowH3045VerbthatIshallinherititH3423Verb

Commentary for Genesis 15:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 15:8
Summary
Abram requests verification of his inheritance promise
Event
Abram seeks confirmation of promise
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prayer