Genesis 15:2 Meaning and Explanation
“And Abram said, LORD God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?”
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Read Full Chapter →Abram questions God's promise, noting his lack of an heir.
The Context of Genesis 15:2
Abram immediately responds to God's promise with a practical concern.
What Does Genesis 15:2 Mean?
Abram's question is neither rebellion nor disbelief—it is the honest voice of one facing a gap between promise and reality. He is childless and aging, with no natural heir apparent. His servant Eliezer, of foreign origin, represents the current state of his inheritance line.
Abram seeks clarification: what gift can God offer when his deepest need—a child—seems impossible by natural means? This objection frames the conversation that follows and shows Abram wrestling with how God's promise will actually unfold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 15:2
What does Genesis 15:2 mean?
Abram questions God's promise, noting his lack of an heir.
What is the context of Genesis 15:2?
Abram immediately responds to God's promise with a practical concern.