KJV ORIGINAL
And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse completes God's list of the specific people groups whose land He promised to give to Abraham's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, God is making a covenant with Abraham, promising that his descendants will one day possess the land of Canaan as their inheritance. At that time, the land was inhabited by various ancient tribes, including the Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites, who were pagan peoples living in the region and practicing idolatry. This promise served as a foundational assurance for the future nation of Israel, pointing to God's plan for His chosen people.
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