Genesis 15:13 web — He said to Abram, "Know for sure that your seed will live as foreigners in a land that is not theirs, and will serve th…

World English Bible

"He said to Abram, "Know for sure that your seed will live as foreigners in a land that is not theirs, and will serve them. They will afflict them four hundred years."

— Genesis 15:13, World English Bible

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Genesis 15 — Context

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He brought him all of these, and divided them in the middle, and laid each half opposite the other; but he didn't divide the birds.

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The birds of prey came down on the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

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When the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. Now terror and great darkness fell on him.

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He said to Abram, "Know for sure that your seed will live as foreigners in a land that is not theirs, and will serve them. They will afflict them four hundred years.

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I will also judge that nation, whom they will serve. Afterward they will come out with great wealth,

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but you will go to your fathers in peace. You will be buried in a good old age.

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In the fourth generation they will come here again, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full."

Genesis 15:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 15:13 say?
Genesis 15:13 in the World English Bible reads: “He said to Abram, "Know for sure that your seed will live as foreigners in a land that is not theirs, and will serve them. They will afflict them four hundred years.”
Where is Genesis 15:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 15:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 15, verse 13.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 15:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 15:13 in?
Genesis 15:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 15:13?
Genesis 15:13 reads (WEB): “He said to Abram, "Know for sure that your seed will live as foreigners in a land that is not theirs, and will serve them. They will afflict them four hundred years.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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