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Genesis 15:17 · KJV

"And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
16But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
17And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.
18In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:
19The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to have faith in promises?

2

How do you interpret signs in your life?

3

When have you felt a strong sense of divine presence?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the promises in your life and how they shape your faith journey.

spirituality

Consider how you can be more aware of God's presence in your daily life.

People in This Verse

AbramOT

Abram, later known as Abraham, is a pivotal figure in the Bible, known for his faith and covenant with God. He is considered the father of many nations and a model of faithfulness.

First appearance: Genesis 12:1

Connection to Jesus

typology

The smoking furnace and burning lamp symbolize God's presence and covenant, foreshadowing the ultimate covenant fulfilled in Christ.

See also: Hebrews 6:13-18

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