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Genesis 15:1

Abraham
FearProtection and safetyGod's presenceCourage and strength
After 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.”

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?”

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

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BSB
After 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.”
KJV
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
WEB
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.”
ASV
After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, [and] thy exceeding great reward.
DARBY
After these things the word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram; I am thy shield, thy exceeding great reward.
BLB
After these things the word of YHWH came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I [am] a shield to you; your reward is exceedingly great.”
ÅB
En tid senere kom Herrens ord til Abram i et syn, og det lød så: Frykt ikke, Abram! Jeg er ditt skjold; din lønn skal være meget stor.
OTB
Etter disse hendelsene kom Herrens ord til Abram i et syn og sa: «Frykt ikke, Abram. Jeg er ditt skjold; din lønn skal være meget stor.»
B1930
Nogen tid derefter kom Herrens ord til Abram i et syn, og det lød så: Frykt ikke, Abram! Jeg er ditt skjold; din lønn skal være meget stor.

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

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  • Psalms 119:114

    You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

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  • Psalms 84:11

    For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

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  • Hebrews 13:5–6

    Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

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  • Genesis 26:24

    and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”

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  • Isaiah 41:14

    Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

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  • Deuteronomy 33:26–29

    “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.

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  • Lamentations 3:24

    “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”

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