King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
the Emori, the Kena'ani, the Girgashi and the Y'vusi."
Berean Standard Bible:
Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.”
American Standard Version:
and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Girgashite, and the Jebusite.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the Amorites{H567}, and the Canaanites{H3669}, and the Girgashites{H1622}, and the Jebusites{H2983}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 33:2
- And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite:
Exodus 23:23
- For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off.
Exodus 23:28
- And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.
Deuteronomy 7:1
- ¶ When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;
Exodus 34:11
- Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.
Genesis 10:15
- ¶ And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,
Genesis 10:19
- And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.
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Commentary for Genesis 15:21
Genesis 15:21 is part of a larger narrative where God makes a covenant with Abram (later named Abraham), promising him and his descendants the land of Canaan. This verse specifically lists the nations inhabiting the land at that time: the Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites, who are described as future adversaries to Abram's descendants.
**Themes:**
1. **Promise of the Land:** The overarching theme is the divine promise of the land of Canaan to Abram's offspring, which is central to the Abrahamic covenant.
2. **Divine Sovereignty:** The verse underscores God's sovereignty in history, as He controls the destinies of nations and promises a specific territory to Abram's descendants.
3. **Faith and Patience:** Abram's story, including this promise, is often associated with the themes of faith (believing in God's promises despite circumstances) and patience (waiting for the fulfillment of those promises).
**Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events of Genesis 15 are set in the late Bronze Age, around the 2nd millennium BCE, when various Semitic tribes, including the Amorites and Canaanites, inhabited the region.
- **Cultural Setting:** The Amorites were a prominent group among the many peoples of Canaan, often associated with the western and southern parts of the region. The Canaanites were the predominant group in the area, with a well-established culture that influenced much of the eastern Mediterranean. The Girgashites and Jebusites were lesser-known groups, with the Jebusites being particularly associated with the city of Jebus, later known as Jerusalem.
- **Covenantal Context:** This verse is part of a covenant-making ceremony where God formalizes His promise to Abram. Such covenants were common in the ancient Near East, typically involving promises, obligations, and often a ceremonial act to seal the agreement. In this case, the covenant is unconditional, dependent solely on God's faithfulness.
The verse sets the stage for the future conquest of Canaan by the Israelites, as narrated in the book of Joshua, and reflects the historical reality of multiple ethnic groups coexisting and competing in the region. It also foreshadows the theme of "holy war" and the idea of a "promised land," which are recurring motifs in the biblical narrative.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H567
There are 715 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱמֹרִי
Transliteration: ʼĔmôrîy
Pronunciation: em-o-ree'
Description: probably a patronymic from an unused name derived from אָמַר in the sense of publicity, i.e. prominence; thus, a mountaineer; an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes; Amorite. - Strong's Number: H3669
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּנַעַנִי
Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻanîy
Pronunciation: ken-ah-an-ee'
Description: patrial from כְּנַעַן; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans); Canaanite, merchant, trafficker. - Strong's Number: H1622
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּרְגָּשִׁי
Transliteration: Girgâshîy
Pronunciation: ghir-gaw-shee'
Description: patrial from an unused name (of uncertain derivation); a Girgashite, one of the native tribes of Canaan; Girgashite, Girgasite. - Strong's Number: H2983
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְבוּסִי
Transliteration: Yᵉbûwçîy
Pronunciation: yeb-oo-see'
Description: xlit Yebûwçîy corrected to Yᵉbûwçîy; patrial from יְבוּס; a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus; Jebusite(-s).