Genesis 15:1-6

Contemporary English Version

The Lord's Promise to Abram

15 Later the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision, “Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly.”

²But Abram answered, “Lord All-Powerful, you have given me everything I could ask for, except children. And when I die, Eliezer of Damascus will get all I own.^[a] ³You have not given me any children, and this servant of mine will inherit everything.”

⁴The Lord replied, “No, he won't! You will have a son of your own, and everything you have will be his.” ⁵^(A) Then the Lord took Abram outside and said, “Look at the sky and see if you can count the stars. That's how many descendants you will have.” ⁶^(B) Abram believed the Lord, so the Lord was pleased with him and accepted him.