KJV ORIGINAL
But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But in the fourth generation, they will return to this land again, because the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its limit.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
God is speaking to Abraham about his descendants' future, specifically their time in Egypt and eventual return to Canaan. The Amorites were one of the Canaanite peoples living in the promised land at this time. God's timing shows both His patience in allowing people time to repent and His justice in eventually judging persistent sin.
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