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NASB | Genesis 15:16 "Then in the fourth generation they will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet complete." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 15:16 "Then in the fourth generation your descendants shall return here [to Canaan, the land of promise], for the wickedness and guilt of the Amorites is not yet complete (finished)." [Josh 24:15] |
Subject: How long is a Biblical Generation ? |
Bible Note: Biblicalman, You stated, “It is not easy to answer your question because the concept changed over the centuries.” That’s is not what you state next. You change the meaning of Generation from meaning 100 years before Passover to 40 years after Passover. That’s one day, not over the centuries. You stated, “We know this because they would be strangers in the land of Egypt for 400 years, and would return in the fourth generation (Gen 15.13, 16). You are misquoting scripture here. It does not say Egypt, it says “strangers in a land not theirs.” This includes Canaan and Egypt. You stated, “So from Joseph to Joshua there were 11 generations inclusive. At 40 years per generation that would give us 400 years, agreeing with Genesis 15.” Here you are using 100 years and 40 years during the same time period! You stated, “Moses and Aaron's genealogy was clearly foreshortened.” Clearly you are in error. Holmes |