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Genesis 15:16
New English Translation
Genesis 15:16
New English Translation
16 In the fourth generation[a] your descendants[b] will return here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its limit.”[c]
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- Genesis 15:16 sn The term generation is being used here in its widest sense to refer to a full life span. When the chronological factors are considered and the genealogies tabulated, there are 400 years of bondage. This suggests that in this context a generation is equivalent to 100 years.
- Genesis 15:16 tn Heb “they”; the referent (“your descendants”) has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
- Genesis 15:16 tn Heb “is not yet complete.”sn The sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its limit. The justice of God is apparent. He will wait until the Amorites are fully deserving of judgment before he annihilates them and gives the land to Israel.
Genesis 15:16
New International Version
Genesis 15:16
New International Version
16 In the fourth generation(A) your descendants will come back here,(B) for the sin of the Amorites(C) has not yet reached its full measure.”
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