Genesis 15:7 web — He said to him, "I am Yahweh who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give you this land to inherit it."

World English Bible

"He said to him, "I am Yahweh who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give you this land to inherit it.""

— Genesis 15:7, World English Bible

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Genesis 15 — Context

4

Behold, the word of Yahweh came to him, saying, "This man will not be your heir, but he who will come forth out of your own body will be your heir."

5

Yahweh brought him outside, and said, "Look now toward the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them." He said to Abram, "So shall your seed be."

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He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

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He said to him, "I am Yahweh who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give you this land to inherit it."

8

He said, "Lord Yahweh, how will I know that I will inherit it?"

9

He said to him, "Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon."

10

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.

Genesis 15:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 15:7 say?
Genesis 15:7 in the World English Bible reads: “He said to him, "I am Yahweh who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give you this land to inherit it."”
Where is Genesis 15:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 15:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 15, verse 7.
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 15:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 15:7 in?
Genesis 15:7 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 15:7?
Genesis 15:7 reads (WEB): “He said to him, "I am Yahweh who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give you this land to inherit it."” 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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