Genesis 15:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 15:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 15:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that pa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 15:17 — KJV
“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. a burning...: Heb. a lamp of fire”
— Genesis 15:17 (KJV)
Genesis 15:17 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 15:17
“And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 15:17: came, pass, sun
“And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet. was...: Heb. went down”
Shares key themes with Genesis 15:17: came, pass, went
“And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 15:17: came, pass, went
“And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 15:17: came, pass, went
“That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 15:17: came, pass, down
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