Genesis 15:1
“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.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 15Meaning
God tells Abram not to fear, promises to be his shield, and assures him of a very great reward.
Read carefully
Read the verse within its literary unit and avoid making it say more than the narrative itself establishes.
Reflection
The passage invites trust in God's faithfulness while keeping promise, waiting, and fulfillment in their proper narrative order.