Bible Strands
Genesis 15:1
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.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records God speaking to Abram immediately following a prior event. The communication arrives through a vision, with God addressing Abram directly by name.
The words — דְבַר־ (de.var-) = [the] word of and יְהוָה֙ (Yah.weh) = Yahweh. The text presents these terms to identify the divine message as originating from the covenant God rather than human counsel.
The thread — The command to fearlessness appears in Isaiah 41:10, where God promises His presence and strength. The shield imagery surfaces in Psalm 84:11 alongside the sun and grace, and in Psalm 119:114 as a refuge for those who hope in God's word.
Why it lands — The text states that God positions Himself as both protector and sufficient inheritance for Abram. It requires the reader to recognize divine provision as the direct answer to human anxiety about lack and succession.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
- Psalms 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
- Psalms 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
- Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
- Genesis 26:24 and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”
- Isaiah 41:14 Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
- Deuteronomy 33:26 “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
- Lamentations 3:24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”
- Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
- Psalms 5:12 For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.