Genesis 15:15

Key Reflection

In Genesis 15:15, God informs Abraham that he will judge the nation to which his descendants will be enslaved. This judgment is not immediate but deferred until after their release, when they will emerge wealthy. For the original audience, this promise would have underscored both patience and trust in God’s providence, as it implied a long period of hardship followed by significant reward—a concept familiar to ancient Near Eastern readers who often experienced cycles of oppression and liberation.