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Genesis 15:1

Abraham
FearProtection and safetyGod's presenceCourage and strength
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.

2 And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?

3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine 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

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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  • Psalms 119:114

    Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

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  • Psalms 84:11

    For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

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  • Hebrews 13:5–6

    Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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  • Genesis 26:24

    And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham’s sake.

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  • Isaiah 41:14

    Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

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  • Deuteronomy 33:26–29

    There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

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  • Lamentations 3:24

    The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

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