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Verse Genesis 15:17. _SMOKING FURNACE AND A BURNING LAMP_] Probably
the smoking furnace might be designed as an emblem of the sore
afflictions of the Israelites in Egypt; but the _burning lamp_ was
ce...
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- The Faith of Abram
1. דבר _dābār_, “a word, a thing;” the word being the sign
of the thing.
2. אדני _'ǎdonāy_, “Adonai, the Lord;” related: “bring
down, lay down.” This is the name usually read...
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CHAPTER 15 THE FOURTH COMMUNICATION AND THE COVENANT AND THE VISION
_ 1. The fourth communication (Genesis 15:1)_
2. Abram's answer (Genesis 15:2)
3. The promised seed (Genesis 15:4)
4. Abram coun...
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THE MAKING OF THE COVENANT. In this scene Abraham is told that he is
to inherit Canaan. He asks for confirmation of the promise. Yahweh
bids him select three animals and two birds, such as were eligib...
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GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. In this section
the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong
reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources...
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BEHOLD. SMOKING FURNACE.
After the sun had disappeared and the darkness fully come there came
the expected manifestation. His voice had been heard, but the symbol
of his presence had not been seen. T...
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FURNACE. Symbolic of the affliction of Israel (Deuteronomy 4:20; 1
Kings 8:51.Isaiah 31:9; Ezekiel 22:18.
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The Ratification of the Promise by a Solemn Covenant
The occasion of the covenant is distinct from that described in
Genesis 15:1; but the connexion of thought is obvious. It is the man
of faith who...
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_a smoking furnace_ The sign of the covenant is given in the
appearance of a kiln, from which issued smoke and a blazing torch; and
this passed through the two rows of the divided carcases. The figure...
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IT CAME TO PASS, THAT WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN, &C.— As in Genesis
15:12 according to our interpretation, mention is made of the
_rising,_ so here of the _setting_ sun; nor does it seem probable,
that b...
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PART TWENTY-EIGHT
THE STORY OF ABRAHAM:
DIVINE ELABORATION OF THE PROMISE AND THE COVENANT
(Ch. 15)
_1. The Biblical Account (ch. 15_)
_1. After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a...
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_AND IT CAME TO PASS, THAT, WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN, AND IT WAS DARK,
BEHOLD A SMOKING FURNACE, AND A BURNING LAMP THAT PASSED BETWEEN THOSE
PIECES._
When the sun went down, and it was dark. This seas...
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15:17 that (b-16) Or 'gone down, it was dark, and.'...
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GOD PROMISES AN HEIR TO ABRAHAM AND THE LAND OF CANAAN FOR HIS
DESCENDANTS. THE PROMISE IS RATIFIED BY A COVENANT
The passage is from the Primitive source. A somewhat similar account
from the Priestl...
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BURNING LAMP] probably 'torch,' though the meaning is uncertain. The
ratification of the covenant now took place by a bright light
enveloped in cloud, the symbol of God's presence, passing between the...
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GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE
GENESIS
_ALUN OWEN_
CHAPTER 15
GOD MAKES PROMISES TO ABRAM
V1 After these things the *Lord appeared to Abram. The *Lord said,
‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am protecting you....
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A SMOKING FURNACE. — The word really means the circular firepot
which Orientals use in their houses to sit round for purposes of
warmth. This one was wreathed in smoke, out of which shot “a burning
la...
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וַ יְהִ֤י הַ שֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙ בָּ֔אָה וַ
עֲלָטָ֖ה
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COVENANT WITH ABRAM
Genesis 15:1
OF the nine Divine manifestations made during Abram's life this is the
fifth. At Ur, at Kharran, at the oak of Moreh, at the encampment
between Bethel and Ai, and now...
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ABRAM'S VISION OF THE FUTURE
Genesis 15:1
Abram had good reason to fear the vengeance of the defeated kings; but
the divine voice reassured him. For all of us there is need of a
shield, because the w...
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This is the account of the fourth direct appearance of Jehovah to
Abram and evidently it had direct connection with what had immediately
preceded. Abram had passed through two conflicts, the first wit...
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THE PROMISED BLESSINGS
The words "After these things" in verse one show the importance of
remembering the victory God had given. Abram firmly believed God was
also the source of his wealth. These fac...
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GOD'S PROMISE TO PROTECT
Abram may have faced threats from those around him, but God assured
him that he was his shield (Genesis 15:1). That is, God stood ready to
protect him like a shield would in b...
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_A lamp, or symbol of the Divinity, passing, as Abram also did,
between the divided beasts, to ratify the covenant. See Jeremias
xxxiv. 18._...
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And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark,
behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those
pieces.
Smoking furnace. See Deuteronomy 4:20; Isaiah 48:10....
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We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the
trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine
mercy in Christ the Lord. We have had in fine the judgment of...
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17._Behold, a smoking furnace_. Again a new vision was added, to
confirm his faith in the oracle. At first, Abram was horror-struck
with the thick darkness; now, in the midst of a smoking furnace, he...
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When God had thus revealed Himself, according to His establishment of
blessing in power on the earth, through the priestly king Melchisedec,
naturally the actual blessing of the chosen people finds it...
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AND IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN,.... It was going down
when the deep sleep fell on Abram, and now it was quite gone or set:
AND IT WAS DARK; which is not always the case as soon as the su...
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And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark,
behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those
pieces.
Ver. 17. _A smoking furnace, and a burning lamp._] F...
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Gen. 15:17. "Behold a smoking furnace and a burning lamp passes
between those pieces." The smoking furnace, I am ready to think,
signified the same as fire from heaven to consume the sacrifices, that...
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_Behold a smoking furnace_ This signified the affliction of his seed
in Egypt: they were there in the _furnace of affliction_, and
labouring in the very fire. They were there in the _smoke_, their eye...
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1 God encourageth Abram.
2 Abram complaineth for want of an heire.
4 God promiseth him a sonne, and a multiplying of his seed.
6 Abram is iustified by faith.
7 Canaan is promised againe, and confi...
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And it came to pass that, when the sun went down and it was dark,
behold a smoking furnace and a burning lamp that passed between those
pieces. These happenings completed the symbolical events connect...
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The founding of the Covenant...
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FOURTH SECTION
_Abram the approved Warrior of Faith, and God his Shield and his
Reward. His longing for an Heir, and his thought of Adoption
anticipating any exigency in the case. The great Promise o...
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THE PROMISE OF GOD AND ITS CONFIRMATION
Abram having proven that he was not seeking gain for himself, but
depending on the God of heaven and earth, then the Lord gives him His
word of wonderful encour...
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A BURNING LAMP:
_ Heb._ a lamp of fire...
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17-21 The smoking furnace and the burning lamp, probably represented
the Israelites' severe trials and joyful deliverance, with their
gracious supports in the mean time. It is probable that this furn...
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By which symbol God designed to represent, either,
1. The future state of Abram's seed; the SMOKING FURNACE signifying
Israel's misery in the _iron furnace_ of Egypt, as it is called,
JEREMIAH 11:4;...
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"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." The Lord would not suffer His servant to be a loser, b...
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‘And it about that when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a
flaming furnace and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.'
The covenant is finalised and sealed. As elsewhere the flami...
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Genesis 15:1. _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. And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou g...
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CONTENTS: Abrahamic covenant confirmed and spiritual seed promised.
CHARACTERS: Abram, God.
CONCLUSION: The promises to faith are more certain than the
conclusions of logic (Genesis 15:2-5). Faith i...
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Genesis 15:1. _The Word of the Lord_the glorious person of the
Messiah, the Angel of the covenant, came in his own name, Jehovah,
God. He came with the full powers of future ages in his hand; the
powe...
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_Behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between
those pieces_
THE FURNACE AND THE LAMP
In this whole striking and impressive narrative there are teachings of
the utmost interest an...
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_Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?_
THE CONFIRMATION OF FAITH
I. FAITH IS CONFIRMED BY THE REMEMBRANCE OF GOD’S PAST DEALINGS.
1. We should call to mind what God is.
2. We sh...
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 15:9 The ritual described here is possibly a
type of oath. God is saying that he will become like the dead animals
if he does not keep his word (see Jeremiah 34:18). Anothe
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 15:17 The SMOKING FIRE POT and FLAMING TORCH
symbolize God’s presence, which is often associated with fire (e.g.,
Exo
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 15:1 Verses Genesis 15:1 of ch. Genesis 15:1
focus on Abram’s concern that he is still childle
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CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 15:9. Take me.] _Heb. Take for me, i.e.,_ Take and offer for
me. _Three years old._ Denoting, say Kalisch, “the perfection of
their species.”
GENESIS 15:10. DIVIDED THEM.] In...
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EXPOSITION
GENESIS 15:7
AND HE (Jehovah, or the Word of the Lord) SAID UNTO HIM (after the act
of faith on the part of the patriarch, and the act of imputation or
justification on the part of God, an...
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Now after these things (Genesis 15:1)
That is, after the battle against these kings, after the meeting of
Melchizedek, after the refusal of taking the reward and so forth from
the king of Sodom.
the...
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smoking. Exodus 3:2 Exodus 3:3 Deuteronomy 4:20 Judges 6:21 Judges
13:20...
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GOD'S COVENANT WITH ABRAM
Genesis 15:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
1. The dependency of God. When men make a covenant they may break
their covenant. God's covenants are certified.
God covenanted with Noah...
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When the sun was gone down the sign was given — The smoaking furnace
signified the affliction of his seed in Egypt: they were there in the
furnace of affliction, and labouring in the very fire. They w...
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GENESIS 15:17; CF. 19:23 — Why does the Bible use unscientific terms
such as “the sun going down”?
PROBLEM: Evangelical Christians claim that the Bible is the inspired
and inerrant word of God. Howev...