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Berean Standard Bible

“After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.””

Genesis 15:1

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Abram has just returned from rescuing Lot and refusing the king of Sodom's reward, and he is childless and uncertain. God speaks to him in a vision, the first time the phrase 'the word of the Lord came' appears with such direct promise in Genesis.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

World English Bible (WEB)

After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

King James Version (KJV)

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

American Standard Version (ASV)

After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, [and] thy exceeding great reward.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Have no fear, Abram: I will keep you safe, and great will be your reward.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DESPUÉS de estas cosas fué la palabra de Jehová á Abram en visión, diciendo: No temas, Abram; yo soy tu escudo, y tu galardón sobremanera grande.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Poco tiempo después, el Señor le dijo a Abram: ―Abram, no tengas miedo, porque yo te protejo, y te voy a dar una recompensa muy grande.

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