KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, LORD God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Abraham said, 'Lord God, how can I be sure that I will actually receive this land as my inheritance?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham is asking God for some kind of proof or sign that He will truly fulfill His promise to give him the land.
📚 Historical Context
This question comes after God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan. Abraham was around 85 years old at this time, still childless, and had been waiting years for God's promises to be fulfilled. In ancient times, it was common to ask for signs or make covenants to confirm important agreements.
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