Genesis 15:8 kjv — And he said, Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?

King James Version

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

— Genesis 15:8, King James Version

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Genesis 15 — Context

5

And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.

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And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

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And he said unto him, I am the Lord that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.

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

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And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon.

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And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided he not.

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And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

Genesis 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 15:8 say?
Genesis 15:8 in the King James Version reads: “And he said, Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?”
Where is Genesis 15:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 15:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 15, verse 8.
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 15:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 15:8 in?
Genesis 15:8 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 15:8?
Genesis 15:8 reads (KJV): “And he said, Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall 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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