Genesis 15:1-6 KJV,ASV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:5

Look now toward heaven - It appears that this whole transaction took place in the evening; see on Genesis 13:14 ; (note). Abram had either two visions, that recorded in Genesis 15:1 , and that in Genesis 15:12 , etc.; or what is mentioned in the beginning of this chapter is a part of the occurrences which took place after the sacrifice mentioned Genesis 15:9 , etc.: but it is more likely that there was a vision of that kind already described, and afterwards a second, in which he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:6

And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness - This I conceive to be one of the most important passages in the whole Old Testament. It properly contains and specifies that doctrine of justification by faith which engrosses so considerable a share of the epistles of St. Paul, and at the foundation of which is the atonement made by the Son of God: And he (Abram) believed האמן heemin , he put faith) in Jehovah, לו ויחשבה vaiyachshebeita lo , and he counted it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:1

Verse 1 1.The word of the Lord came. When Abram’s affairs were prosperous and were proceeding according to his wish, this vision might seem to be superfluous; especially since the Lord commands his servant, as one sorrowful and afflicted with fear, to be of good courage. Therefore certain writers conjecture, that Abram having returned after the deliverance of his nephew, was subjected to some annoyance of which no mention is made by Moses; just as the Lord often humbles his people, lest they... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:2

Verse 2 2.And Abram said, Lord God. The Hebrew text has יחוה אדונת (Adonai Jehovah.) From which appellation it is inferred that some special mark of divine glory was stamped upon the vision; so that Abram, having no doubt respecting its author, confidently broke out in this expression. For since Satan is a wonderful adept at deceiving, and deludes men with so many wiles in the name of God, it was necessary that some sure and notable distinction should appear in true and heavenly oracles, which... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:4

Verse 4 4.This shall not be thine heir. We hence infer that God had approved the wish of Abram. Whence also follows the other point, that Abram had not been impelled by any carnal affection to offer up this prayer, but by a pious and holy desire of enjoying the benediction promised to him. For God not only promises him a seed, but a great people, who in number should equal the stars of heaven. They who expound the passage allegorically; implying that a heavenly seed was promised him which might... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:6

Verse 6 6.And he believed in the Lord. None of us would be able to conceive the rich and hidden doctrine which this passage contains, unless Paul had borne his torch before us. (Romans 4:3.) But it is strange, and seems like a prodigy, that when the Spirit of God has kindled so great a light, yet the greater part of interpreters wander with closed eyes, as in the darkness of night. I omit the Jews, whose blindness is well known. But it is (as I have said) monstrous, that they who have had Paul... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1

After these things —the events just recorded— the word of the Lord —Debar Jehovah ; the first occurrence of this remarkable phrase, afterwards so common in the Hebrew Scriptures ( Exodus 9:20 ; Numbers 3:16 ; Deuteronomy 34:5 ; 1 Samuel 3:1 ; Psalms 33:6 , et passim ). That this was a personal designation of the pre-incarnate Loges, if not susceptible of complete demonstration, yet receives not a little sanction from the language employed throughout this narrative... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1

What the Lord is to his people. I. A SHIELD against— 1. The charges of the law ( Isaiah 45:24 ). 2. The accusations of conscience ( Romans 15:13 ). 3. The force of temptation ( Revelation 3:10 ). 4. The opposition of the world ( Romans 8:31 ). 5. The fear of death ( Hebrews 2:15 ). II. A REWARD — 1. For sufferings patiently endured ( 2 Timothy 2:12 ). 2. For sacrifices cheerfully made ( Matthew 19:28 ). 3. For service faithfully... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1-6

Under the stars with God. I. DEJECTED BEFORE GOD . 1. Apprehensive of danger . Victorious over the Asiatic monarchs, Abram nevertheless dreaded their return. Signal deliverances are not seldom followed by depressing fears; e.g. David ( 1 Samuel 27:1 ) and Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:10 ). Having emancipated the people of the land by breaking "the yoke of their burden, and the staff of their shoulder, the rod of their oppressor," he yet feared an outbreak of their hostility. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1-21

Faith. The substance of this chapter is the special intercourse between Jehovah and Abram. On that foundation faith rests. It is not feeling after God, if haply he be found; it is a living confidence and obedience, based upon revelation, promise, covenant, solemn ratification by signs, detailed prediction of the future. God said, " I am thy shield and thy exceeding great reward"— i.e. I am with thee day by day as the God of providence; I will abundantly bless thee hereafter. The... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 15:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 15:1-21

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