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God clearly defined the borders of the promised land (the land he promised to give). He told Abram that even though there would be death and suffering, including slavery, he and his descendants would still receive these promises. God confirmed this with an oath (see Hebrews 6:13–14). Nothing can separate God’s people from his love or stop the fulfillment (the bringing about) of his plans (see Romans 8:18–39; 2 Peter 1:3–4).
In a special ceremony, God made a covenant with Abram and promised to do what he had said.
God made a covenant (a special agreement) with Abram. In this covenant, God confirmed the promises he had made earlier when he summoned Abram to leave his country (12:1–3). Abram's descendants would experience a long period of slavery before God made these promises come true.
Parallels
People
Kadmonites: A Canaanite people group Kenites: A nomadic tribe friendly to the Israelites Kenizzites: A Canaanite tribe in the Promised Land
Glossary
Ashteroth-Karnaim Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Canaan, Canaanite Circumcision Covenant Curse, Cursed Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Heir History of Israel Inheritance Kadmonites Kenaz Kenites Kenizzites Land Mamre (Place) Nations Palestine Patriarchs, Period of the Prayer Promise Torah
Topics
Abraham: Canaan Given To Canaan: Land of Promised to Abraham and his Seed Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham Kenites: A Canaanite Tribe Whose Country Was Given to Abraham Kenizzites: An Edomite Tribe Whose Land Was Promised to Abraham The Kenites: Originally a People of Canaan