Genesis 15:16 “In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the in…”

Genesis 15:16

In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

World English Bible

In the fourth generation they will come here again, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full.”

American Standard Version

And in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full.

Geneva Bible 1599

And in the fourth generation they shall come hither againe: for the wickednes of the Amorites is not yet full.

Darby Translation

And [in the] fourth generation they shall come hither again; for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

Young's Literal Translation

and the fourth generation doth turn back hither, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet complete.'

Bible in Basic English

And in the fourth generation they will come back here; for at present the sin of the Amorite is not full.

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Cross references

“in the”

Exodus 12:40

Exodus 12:40 · BSB

Now the duration of the Israelites’ stay in Egypt was 430 years.

“Amorites”

1 Kings 21:26 2 Peter 3:8 2 Peter 3:9

1 Kings 21:26 · BSB

He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)

2 Peter 3:8 · BSB

Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

2 Peter 3:9 · BSB

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

“not”

Daniel 8:23 Matthew 23:32–35 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Zechariah 5:5–11

Daniel 8:23 · BSB

In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne.

Matthew 23:32–35 · BSB

Fill up, then, the measure of the sin of your fathers.

1 Thessalonians 2:16 · BSB

hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.

Zechariah 5:5–11 · BSB

Then the angel who was speaking with me came forward and told me, “Now lift up your eyes and see what is approaching.”

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

In context

15You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.

17When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, behold, a smoking firepot and a flaming torch appeared and passed between the halves of the carcasses.

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