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Genesis 15:12 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Genesis 15:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 15 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.”
Genesis 15:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 15:12
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness ... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contras...
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Cross-References for Genesis 15:12
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“and he slept; and he took one of his ribs”
“in a vision of the night”
“and saw this great vision”
“nor knew it”
“and when his eyes were opened”
“But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.”
“when deep sleep falls on men”
“weighed down with deep sleep. As Paul spoke still longer”