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Genesis 15:7: Meaning Explained

And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.

Genesis 15:7
He also said to him, "I am the LORD who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess."
What Does This Verse Mean?

God said: I am the one who saved you from your old home. I did that so I could give you this land.

What’s Happening Here

God reminded Abram that He had already shown His power by rescuing him from his homeland. This proved God was strong enough to keep His new promise too.

Key Words

Urthe city where Abram used to live

Why It Matters

This verse reminds us that God's promises are built on His proven faithfulness from our past, encouraging us to trust Him with our future. It shows that God is actively involved in guiding and providing for His people.

Did You Know?

The city of Ur was a major, advanced center of moon worship, making God's call for Abram to leave it a profound break from both his homeland and its dominant pagan religion.

Word Study

H559
And he saidוַיֹּ֖אמֶר
H3068
unto him I am the LORDיְהוָ֗ה
H3318
that brought thee outהֽוֹצֵאתִ֙יךָ֙
H218
of Urמֵא֣וּר
H3778
of the Chaldeesכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים
H5414
to giveלָ֧תֶת
H776
thee this landהָאָ֥רֶץ
H3423
to inheritלְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ׃
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