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1 | Israel in Egypt 430 yrs? | Gen 15:13 | kalos | 171828 | ||
'If you read both Genesis 15:16 and Genesis 15:13, you will see that the word "generation" is being defined as being a "century" in length. Genesis 15:13 says Abraham's descendants would be enslaved in a foreign land for four "centuries." Genesis 15:16 says that Abraham's descendants would return home after four "generations." The two verses are part of the same line of thought. The word "generation" is being defined here as "century." Why? Because Abraham was a century old when Isaac was born. To Abraham, a generation was a century in length.' ____________________ www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/q8.htm |
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2 | Israel in Egypt 430 yrs? | Gen 15:13 | Jim Estes | 172565 | ||
Thank you for your response. However, the Bible shows that the Israelites did return to Canaan in four generations, not four centuries. Kohath, being the first generation, was one of the original 70 Hebrews to arrive in Egypt. He lived 133 years. His son Amram lived 137 years. Amram was the father of Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt when he was 80 years old. This being the case, how could they have been in Egypt for 400 years? Also, how could they have been slaves for 400 years, since they did not become slaves until after the death of Joseph, who lived to 110 years(Gen 50:26). Gen. 15:16, when speaking of "strangers dwelling as temporary residents" is refering to Canaan and not Egypt. This verse is talking about both lands, not just Egypt. See Ex 6:4 So what happened 400 years before the Exodus? The birth of Jacob! |
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3 | Israel in Egypt 430 yrs? | Gen 15:13 | Searcher56 | 172578 | ||
Are you sure it is the birth of Jacob ... and not Isaac? | ||||||