Genesis 15:2 “But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain c…”

Genesis 15:2

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?

World English Bible

Abram said, “Lord GOD, what will you give me, since I go childless, and he who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?”

American Standard Version

And Abram said, O Lord Jehovah, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and he that shall be possessor of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?

Geneva Bible 1599

And Abram said, O Lord God, what wilt thou giue me, seeing I goe childlesse, and the steward of mine house is this Eliezer of Damascus?

Darby Translation

And Abram said, Lord Jehovah, what wilt thou give me? seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus.

Young's Literal Translation

And Abram saith, 'Lord Jehovah, what dost Thou give to me, and I am going childless? and an acquired son in my house is Demmesek Eliezer.'

Bible in Basic English

And Abram said, What will you give me? for I have no child and this Eliezer of Damascus will have all my wealth after me.

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Cross references

“what”

Genesis 12:1–3

Genesis 12:1–3 · BSB

Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.

“childless”

Genesis 25:21 1 Samuel 1:11 Acts 7:5 Psalm 127:3 Isaiah 56:5 Genesis 30:1

Genesis 25:21 · BSB

Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

1 Samuel 1:11 · BSB

And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all…

Acts 7:5 · BSB

He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

Psalm 127:3 · BSB

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Isaiah 56:5 · BSB

I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.

Genesis 30:1 · BSB

When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob.

“the”

Genesis 24:2 Genesis 24:10 Genesis 43:19 Genesis 44:1 Proverbs 17:2 Genesis 39:4–6

Genesis 24:2 · BSB

So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,

Genesis 24:10 · BSB

Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim.

Genesis 43:19 · BSB

So they approached Joseph’s steward and spoke to him at the entrance to the house.

Genesis 44:1 · BSB

Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack.

Proverbs 17:2 · BSB

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

Genesis 39:4–6 · BSB

Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.

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

In context

1After 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.”

3Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.”

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