Genesis 15:9 cpdv — And the Lord responded by saying: “Take for me a cow of three years, and a she-goat of three years, and a ram of three…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord responded by saying: “Take for me a cow of three years, and a she-goat of three years, and a ram of three years, also a turtle-dove and a pigeon.” "

— Genesis 15:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 15 — Context

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Abram believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.

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And he said to him, “I am the Lord who led you away from Ur of the Chaldeans, so as to give you this land, and so that you would possess it.”

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But he said, “Lord God, in what way may I be able to know that I will possess it?”

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And the Lord responded by saying: “Take for me a cow of three years, and a she-goat of three years, and a ram of three years, also a turtle-dove and a pigeon.”

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Taking all these, he divided them through the middle, and placed both parts opposite one another. But the birds he did not divide.

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And birds descended upon the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.

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And when the sun was setting, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a dread, great and dark, invaded him.

Genesis 15:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 15:9 say?
Genesis 15:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord responded by saying: “Take for me a cow of three years, and a she-goat of three years, and a ram of three years, also a turtle-dove and a pigeon.” ”
Where is Genesis 15:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 15:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 15, verse 9.
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 15:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 15:9 in?
Genesis 15:9 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 15:9?
Genesis 15:9 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord responded by saying: “Take for me a cow of three years, and a she-goat of three years, and a ram of three years, also a turtle-dove and a pigeon.” ” 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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