Genesis 15:1 “After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “D…”

Genesis 15:1

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

World English Bible

After these things the LORD’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

American Standard Version

After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Geneva Bible 1599

After these things, the worde of the Lord came vnto Abram in a vision, saying, Feare not, Abram, I am thy buckler, and thine exceeding great reward.

Darby Translation

After these things the word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram; I am thy shield, thy exceeding great reward.

Young's Literal Translation

After these things hath the word of Jehovah been unto Abram in a vision, saying, 'Fear not, Abram, I [am] a shield to thee, thy reward [is] exceeding great.'

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

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Daniel 10:1–16 Ezekiel 3:4 Acts 10:22 Hebrews 1:1 1 Samuel 9:9 Ezekiel 11:24

Daniel 10:1–16 · BSB

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. And the understanding of the message was given to him in…

Ezekiel 3:4 · BSB

Then He said to me, “Son of man, go now to the house of Israel and speak My words to them.

Acts 10:22 · BSB

“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could…

Hebrews 1:1 · BSB

On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.

1 Samuel 9:9 · BSB

(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)

Ezekiel 11:24 · BSB

And the Spirit lifted me up and carried me back to Chaldea, to the exiles in the vision given by the Spirit of God. After the vision had gone up from me,

“Fear”

Isaiah 41:10 Genesis 26:24 Isaiah 41:14 Luke 12:32 Luke 1:13 Genesis 15:14–16

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Genesis 26:24 · BSB

and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”

Isaiah 41:14 · BSB

Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Luke 12:32 · BSB

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 1:13 · BSB

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Genesis 15:14–16 · BSB

But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.

“thy shield”

Psalm 119:114 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 5:12 Psalm 18:2 Psalm 3:3 Psalm 91:4

Psalm 119:114 · BSB

You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

Psalm 84:11 · BSB

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Psalm 5:12 · BSB

For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.

Psalm 18:2 · BSB

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 3:3 · BSB

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Psalm 91:4 · BSB

He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.

“and thy”

Deuteronomy 33:26–29 Lamentations 3:24 Ruth 2:12 Psalm 142:5 Psalm 58:11 Proverbs 11:18

Deuteronomy 33:26–29 · BSB

“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.

Lamentations 3:24 · BSB

“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”

Ruth 2:12 · BSB

May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”

Psalm 142:5 · BSB

I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”

Psalm 58:11 · BSB

Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”

Proverbs 11:18 · BSB

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

Also

Genesis 21:17

Genesis 21:17 · BSB

Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

Read Genesis 15