Genesis 15:16

“But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

But in the fourth generation they shall come hither againe: for the iniquitie of the Amorites is not yet full.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Then in the fourth generation they will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet complete."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And in the fourth generation they shall come hither again; for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And in the fourth generation they will come back here; for at present the sin of the Amorite is not full.
- Basic English Bible

And [in the] fourth generation they shall come hither again; for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
- Darby Bible

But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
- Webster's Bible

In the fourth generation they will come here again, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full."
- World English Bible

and the fourth generation doth turn back hither, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet complete.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And in the fourth generation they shall come back hither; for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 15:16


15:16 They shall come hither again - Hither to the land of Canaan, wherein thou now art. The reason why they must not have the land of promise in possession till the fourth generation, is because the iniquity of the Amorites was not yet full. The righteous God has determined, that they shall not be cut off till they are arrived to such a pitch of wickedness; and therefore till it come to that, the seed of Abram must be kept out of possession.


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