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Amplified

Then Abram believed in (affirmed, trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) the Lord; and He counted (credited) it to him as righteousness (doing right in regard to God and man).

New American Standard Bible

Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness.

King James Version

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Holman Bible

Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.

International Standard Version

Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

A Conservative Version

And he believed in LORD, and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

American Standard Version

And he believed in Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

Bible in Basic English

And he had faith in the Lord, and it was put to his account as righteousness.

Darby Translation

And he believed Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness.

Julia Smith Translation

And he believed in Jehovah; and it shall be reckoned to him justice.

King James 2000

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And he believed in Yahweh, and he reckoned it to him [as] righteousness.

Modern King James verseion

And he believed in Jehovah. And He counted it to him for righteousness.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And Abram believed the LORD, and it was counted to him for righteousness.

NET Bible

Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord considered his response of faith as proof of genuine loyalty.

New Heart English Bible

And Abram believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

The Emphasized Bible

And he had faith in Yahweh, - so he reckoned it to him as righteousness.

Webster

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

World English Bible

He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

Youngs Literal Translation

And he hath believed in Jehovah, and He reckoneth it to him -- righteousness.

Interlinear

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Devotionals

Devotionals about Genesis 15:6

Images Genesis 15:6

Prayers for Genesis 15:6

Context Readings

Yahweh's Covenant With Abram

5 And the Lord brought Abram outside [his tent into the night] and said, “Look now toward the heavens and count the stars—if you are able to count them.” Then He said to him, “So [numerous] shall your descendants be.” 6 Then Abram believed in (affirmed, trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) the Lord; and He counted (credited) it to him as righteousness (doing right in regard to God and man). 7 And He said to him, “I am the [same] Lord who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land as an inheritance.”


Cross References

James 2:23

And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and this [faith] was credited to him [by God] as righteousness and as conformity to His will,” and he was called the friend of God.

Romans 4:9

Is this blessing only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say, “Faith was credited to Abraham as righteousness.”

Psalm 106:31


And that was credited to him for righteousness,
To all generations forever.

Romans 4:3-6

For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed in (trusted, relied on) God, and it was credited to his account as righteousness (right living, right standing with God).”

Galatians 3:6-14

Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, [as conformity to God’s will and purpose—so it is with you also].

Romans 4:11

He received the sign of circumcision, a seal or confirmation of the righteousness which he had by faith while [he was still] uncircumcised—this was so that he would be the [spiritual] father of all who believe without being circumcised—so that righteousness would be credited to them,

Romans 4:20-25

But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God,

2 Corinthians 5:19

that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting people’s sins against them [but canceling them]. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation [that is, restoration to favor with God].

Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going.

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