Genesis 15:3 bbe — And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.

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"And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage."

— Genesis 15:3, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 15 — Context

After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.

And Abram said, What will you give me? for I have no child and this Eliezer of Damascus will have all my wealth after me.

And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.

Then said the Lord, This man will not get the heritage, but a son of your body will have your property after you.

And he took him out into the open air, and said to him, Let your eyes be lifted to heaven, and see if the stars may be numbered; even so will your seed be.

And he had faith in the Lord, and it was put to his account as righteousness.

Genesis 15:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 15:3 say?

Genesis 15:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.”

Where is Genesis 15:3 in the Bible?

Genesis 15:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 15, verse 3.

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 15:3.

What translation should I read Genesis 15:3 in?

Genesis 15:3 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 15:3?

Genesis 15:3 reads (BBE): “And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.” 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.

Genesis 15:3 bbe — And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.

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