Genesis 15:1
After these things God spoke to Abram in a vision saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield. Your reward will be exceedingly great.”
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Genesis 21:17Then the Lord heard the cry of the boy, and the messenger of the Lord called to Hagar from heaven and said, “What troubles you, Hagar? Don’t be afraid, for the Lord has heard the boy’s cry.
Genesis 22:20After these things, Abraham was told, “Milcah has also borne children to your brother Nahor,
Genesis 46:2God spoke to Israel in a vision by night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” He answered. “Here I am.”
Ruth 2:12May the Lord repay you for what you have done, and may you be fully rewarded by the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”
Matthew Henry on Genesis 15:1
In this chapter we have a solemn treaty between God and Abram concerning a covenant that was to be established between them. In the former chapter we had Abram in the field with kings; here we find him in the mount with God; and, though there he looked great, yet, methinks, here he looks much greater: that honour have the great men of the world, but "this honour have all the saints." The covenant to be settled between God and Abram was a covenant of promises; accordingly, here is, I. A general assurance of God's… Read the whole commentary →