OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 15:1

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After these things the LORD’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

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Verse 1. Fear not. He might naturally be under some apprehensions, lest the four kings should attempt to be revenged upon him.—Reward, since thou hast so generously despised earthly riches. Bible.—Abram was not asleep, but saw a vision of exterior objects. verse 5.

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