But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
But in the fourth generation, they will return to this land again, because the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its limit.
God is telling Abraham that his descendants will return to the promised land after four generations, when the Amorites' sins have become so great that judgment is necessary.
📚 Historical Context
In Genesis 15, God is making a covenant with Abraham, assuring him that his descendants will inherit the land of Canaan but explaining that it will take time due to the ongoing sins of the Amorites, a group of people living in that region. This verse highlights God's justice, as He waits for the Amorites' wickedness to reach its full extent before allowing Abraham's descendants to return and claim the land. It fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's promises to the patriarchs and the eventual exodus from Egypt.
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