And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.
As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly a terrifying darkness came over him.
God caused Abram to fall into a deep, supernatural sleep, and Abram experienced an overwhelming sense of dread and darkness.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abram is in the midst of a covenant ceremony with God, where God reaffirms His promises of land and descendants to Abram as a sign of His faithfulness. As the sun sets, God causes a deep sleep to fall on Abram, indicating that God alone will fulfill the covenant without Abram's involvement. This event also hints at future hardships for Abram's descendants, such as their enslavement in Egypt, emphasizing the weight of God's promises.
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