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Genesis 15:11

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Berean Standard Bible

And the birds of prey descended on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

Bible in Basic English

And evil birds came down on the bodies, but Abram sent them away.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the fowls came down upon the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

Free Bible Version

When vultures flew down on the carcasses, Abram frightened them off.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then foules fell on the carkases, and Abram droue them away.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

One Unity Resource Bible

The birds of prey came down on the carcasses, and Avram [Exalted father] drove them away.

Plain English Version

Then some hawks flew down and tried to eat the animals, but Abram chased them away.

Translation for Translators

Birds that eat dead flesh came down to eat the carcasses, but Abram shooed them away.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When the birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, Abram drove them away.

Noah Webster Bible

And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

World English Bible

The birds of prey came down on the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

Young's Literal Translation

and the ravenous birds come down upon the carcases, and Abram causeth them to turn back.

Context

God Confirms His Promise

¹⁰So Abram brought all these to Him, split each of them down the middle, and laid the halves opposite each other. The birds, however, he did not cut in half.¹¹And the birds of prey descended on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.¹²As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

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Summary

In this verse, birds of prey come down on the carcasses Abram had prepared, but he drove them away. This action by Abram symbolizes his commitment to fulfill the covenant with God, as the birds represent potential threats or obstacles to God's promises. Abram's vigilance and determination to protect the covenant foreshadow his faithfulness and obedience in the future, demonstrating his trust in God's faithfulness to His word. This moment serves as a powerful illustration of the importance of guarding and preserving the divine promises and blessings bestowed upon believers.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And when the fowls - העיט haayit, birds of prey, came down upon the carcasses to devour them, Abram, who stood by his sacrifice waiting for the manifestation of God, who had ordered him to prepare for the ratification of the covenant, drove them away, that they might neither pollute nor devour what had been thus consecrated to God.

Genesis 15:11

God Confirms His Promise

¹⁰So Abram brought all these to Him, split each of them down the middle, and laid the halves opposite each other. The birds, however, he did not cut in half.¹¹And the birds of prey descended on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.¹²As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.

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Berean Standard Bible

And the birds of prey descended on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

Bible in Basic English

And evil birds came down on the bodies, but Abram sent them away.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the fowls came down upon the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

Free Bible Version

When vultures flew down on the carcasses, Abram frightened them off.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then foules fell on the carkases, and Abram droue them away.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

One Unity Resource Bible

The birds of prey came down on the carcasses, and Avram [Exalted father] drove them away.

Plain English Version

Then some hawks flew down and tried to eat the animals, but Abram chased them away.

Translation for Translators

Birds that eat dead flesh came down to eat the carcasses, but Abram shooed them away.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When the birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, Abram drove them away.

Noah Webster Bible

And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

World English Bible

The birds of prey came down on the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

Young's Literal Translation

and the ravenous birds come down upon the carcases, and Abram causeth them to turn back.

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And when the fowls - העיט haayit, birds of prey, came down upon the carcasses to devour them, Abram, who stood by his sacrifice waiting for the manifestation of God, who had ordered him to prepare for the ratification of the covenant, drove them away, that they might neither pollute nor devour what had been thus consecrated to God.