Genesis 15:20
Genesis 15:20 in Multiple Translations
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,
and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,
And the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,
and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,
And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,
And the Hethites, and the Pherezites, the Raphaim also,
the Heth, the Periz, the Repha,
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 15:20
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Genesis 15:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
הַ/חִתִּ֥י
וְ/אֶת
הַ/פְּרִזִּ֖י
וְ/אֶת
הָ/רְפָאִֽים
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/חִתִּ֥י
Chittîy
H2850
Hittite
Art | Ngmsa
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/פְּרִזִּ֖י
Pᵉrizzîy
H6522
Perizzite
Art | Ngmsa
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הָ/רְפָאִֽים
râphâʼ
H7497
Rapha
Art | Ngmpa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 15:20
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/חִתִּ֥י
Chittîy
H2850
"Hittite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Hittite is a descendant of Heth, a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 10:15. The Hittites were a group of people related to the Canaanites and other nearby tribes. They are often mentioned in the Bible, including in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Someone descended from Heth who was a man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.15; son of: Canaan (H3667); brother of: Sidon (H6721), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577); also called Hittite (KJV: "of Heth") frequently Group of chet (חֵת "Heth" H2845) § Hittite = "descendant of Heth" the nation descended from Heth, the 2nd son of Canaan; once inhabitants of central Anatolia (modern Turkey), later in north Lebanon
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Hittite, Hittities. See also: Genesis 15:20; Joshua 24:11; Ezekiel 16:45.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/פְּרִזִּ֖י
Pᵉrizzîy
H6522
"Perizzite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Perizzite was a member of a Canaanite tribe, first mentioned in Genesis 13:7, that lived in southern Canaan before the conquest. They were one of the groups the Israelites encountered. The name likely means 'belonging to a village'.
Definition: Someone descended from Periz(?), first mentioned at Gen.13.7 § Perizzite = "belonging to a village" a people who inhabited southern Canaan prior to the conquest
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Perizzite. See also: Genesis 13:7; Joshua 9:1; Nehemiah 9:8.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/רְפָאִֽים
râphâʼ
H7497
"Rapha"
Art | Ngmpa
The Raphaite were a group of giants, including Goliath, mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:16, who lived during the time of King David.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.16; father of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A); also translated "giant"; Also named: re.pha.im (רְפָאִים "Raphaite" H7497H) § giant, Rephah
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: giant, Rapha, Rephaim(-s). See also H1051 (בֵּית רָפָא). See also: Genesis 14:5; 2 Samuel 5:22; Isaiah 17:5.
Study Notes — Genesis 15:20
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Context — God Confirms His Promise
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 17:5 | as the reaper gathers the standing grain and harvests the ears with his arm, as one gleans heads of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. |
| 2 | Genesis 14:5 | In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim, |
Genesis 15:20 Summary
[Genesis 15:20 lists the Hittites, Perizzites, and Rephaites as some of the nations that God promised to give to Abram's descendants, as part of the covenant made with him in Genesis 15:18-21. This verse is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, and His desire to bless all nations, as promised in Genesis 12:3. Just as God was faithful to Abram, He is faithful to us today, as stated in Hebrews 11:8-10. We can trust in God's love and provision, just as Abram did, and look to Him for our own sense of identity and purpose, as seen in Psalm 24:1.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Hittites, Perizzites, and Rephaites mentioned in Genesis 15:20?
These were some of the nations that inhabited the land God promised to Abram, as part of the covenant made with him in Genesis 15:18-21, which also includes the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.
Why did God list all these nations in Genesis 15:18-21?
God listed these nations to show the vast extent of the land He was giving to Abram's descendants, from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates, as stated in Genesis 15:18, and to emphasize the promise of the covenant made with Abram.
What can we learn from the diversity of nations listed in Genesis 15:18-21?
The diversity of nations listed in Genesis 15:18-21 teaches us about God's sovereignty over all nations, as stated in Psalm 24:1, and His desire to bless all nations through Abram's descendants, as promised in Genesis 12:3.
How does Genesis 15:20 relate to the rest of the Bible?
Genesis 15:20 is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with Abram, which is fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:16, and is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as stated in Hebrews 11:8-10.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to give a land to a people, and how does this relate to our own sense of identity and purpose?
- How do the names of these nations evoke a sense of history and culture, and what can we learn from their stories?
- What does the listing of these nations reveal about God's character, and how does this impact our understanding of His love and provision?
- How can we apply the promise of Genesis 15:20 to our own lives, and what does it mean to trust in God's faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 15:20
And the Hittites,.... Who had their name from Heth, a son of Canaan, see Genesis 10:15; they dwelt about Hebron, in the south of the land of Canaan: and the Perizzites; these dwelt in the wood
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 15:20
And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims, The Hittites.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 15:20
Genesis 15:19 The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites, Genesis 15:20 And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims, Genesis 15:21 And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.Ver. 19-21. The Kenites, and the Kenezzites.] R. Salomon noteth, that whereas ten nations are here reckoned up, seven only were given to the Israelites. He addeth also, that the Kenites, Kenezzites, and Cadmonims were the same with the Edomites, Moabites, and Ammonites, all which were at length to be possessed by the Israelites.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 15:20
20. the Hittite] See note on Genesis 10:15. Probably indicating the presence of Hittite settlements in Canaan—bands who had roamed southward from the great Hittite kingdom of the north. the Perizzite, and the Rephaim] See notes on Genesis 13:7, Genesis 14:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 15:20
20. Hittites — Descendants of Heth. See on Genesis 10:15. Perizzites — See on Genesis 13:7. Rephaim — See on Genesis 14:5. For an account of the tribes mentioned in Genesis 15:21, see on Genesis 10:16; Genesis 10:19.