Genesis 15:16 kjv — But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

King James Version

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

— Genesis 15:16, King James Version

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Genesis 15 — Context

13

And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

14

And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.

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And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

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

17

And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.

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In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

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The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,

Genesis 15:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 15:16 say?
Genesis 15:16 in the King James Version reads: “But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.”
Where is Genesis 15:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 15:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 15, verse 16.
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 15:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 15:16 in?
Genesis 15:16 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 15:16?
Genesis 15:16 reads (KJV): “But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.” 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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