Category: Genesis

13 For we are about to destroy this place, because the outcry against its people has become great before the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it. Setting the Scene for Genesis 19:13 In Genesis chapter 19, we find the scene where two angels arrive in the city of Sodom. The angels…

21 I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. Setting the Scene for Genesis 18:21 In Genesis chapter 18, we find Abraham sitting at the entrance of his tent during the heat of the day. As he looks up, he sees three men…

9 And God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. 10 This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your offspring after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You shall be circumcised in the…

11 You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you. Setting the Scene for Genesis 17:11 In Genesis chapter 17, we find Abraham, formerly known as Abram, in the presence of God. The scene is set in the plains of Mamre,…

1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. 2 And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. 3 Then Sarai, Abram’s wife, took…

4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” Setting the Scene for Genesis 15:4 In Genesis 15, we find Abram, later known as Abraham, in a moment of deep conversation with the Lord. The scene is set…

17 After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High. 19 And…

16 I will make your offspring as the dust of the earth, so that if one can count the dust of the earth, your offspring also can be counted. Setting the Scene for Genesis 13:16 In Genesis chapter 13, we find Abram (later known as Abraham) and his nephew Lot standing in the land of…

23 Whatever Sarah tells you, do as she says, for through Isaac shall your offspring be named. Setting the Scene for Genesis 12:23 In Genesis chapter 12, we find Abram (later known as Abraham) and his wife Sarai (later known as Sarah) traveling from their homeland of Ur to the land of Canaan. The couple,…

12 When the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me, but they will let you live. Setting the Scene for Genesis 12:12 In Genesis chapter 12, we find Abram (later known as Abraham) and his wife Sarai (later known as Sarah) embarking on a journey as instructed…