Genesis 15:20
New International Version
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,

New Living Translation
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,

English Standard Version
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,

Berean Standard Bible
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,

King James Bible
And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,

New King James Version
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,

New American Standard Bible
the Hittite, the Perizzite, the Rephaim,

NASB 1995
and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Rephaim

NASB 1977
and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Rephaim

Legacy Standard Bible
and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Rephaim

Amplified Bible
and the Hittites and the Perizzites and the Rephaim,

Christian Standard Bible
Hethites, Perizzites, Rephaim,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaim,

American Standard Version
and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,

Contemporary English Version
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaites,

English Revised Version
and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,

Good News Translation
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,

International Standard Version
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,

Majority Standard Bible
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,

NET Bible
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,

New Heart English Bible
the Hethites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,

World English Bible
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,

Young's Literal Translation
and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,

Smith's Literal Translation
The Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Hethites, and the Pherezites, the Raphaim also,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, likewise the Rephaim,

New American Bible
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,

New Revised Standard Version
the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The Hittites, the Perizzites, the Giants,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Khithites and the Perezites and the Giants.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Rephaim,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the Chettites, and the Pherezites, and the Raphaim,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
God Confirms His Promise
19the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, 20 Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, 21Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.”…

Cross References
Exodus 3:8
I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

Exodus 23:23
For My angel will go before you and bring you into the land of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I will annihilate them.

Deuteronomy 7:1
When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—

Joshua 24:11
After this, you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand.

Judges 3:5
Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

1 Kings 9:20-21
As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

Nehemiah 9:8
You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.

Psalm 105:11
“I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.”

Psalm 106:34
They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them,

Acts 7:5
He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Romans 4:13
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Romans 4:18
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”

Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.

Hebrews 11:9
By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,

Rephaims.

Genesis 14:5
And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim,

Isaiah 17:5
And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim.

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Genesis 15
1. God encourages Abram, who asks for an heir.
4. God promises him a son, and a multiplying of his seed.
6. Abram is justified by faith.
7. Canaan is promised again,
9. and confirmed by a sign, and a vision,
18. prophetic of the condition of his posterity till brought out of Egypt.














Hittites
The Hittites were an ancient people mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word for Hittites is "חִתִּי" (Hitti). Historically, the Hittites were a significant Anatolian people who established an empire in modern-day Turkey and northern Syria. Archaeological discoveries, such as the Hittite capital at Hattusa, have confirmed their existence and influence. In the biblical context, the Hittites were one of the Canaanite tribes inhabiting the Promised Land. Their mention here signifies the vast and diverse peoples that God promised to displace for the descendants of Abraham. This highlights God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises, as He assures Abraham of the land's future possession despite the current inhabitants.

Perizzites
The Perizzites, or "פְּרִזִּי" (Perizzi) in Hebrew, were another group residing in Canaan. Unlike the Hittites, the Perizzites are less documented historically outside the Bible, leading to some debate about their exact origins. The name "Perizzite" is thought to mean "villagers" or "dwellers in the open country," suggesting they lived in rural areas rather than fortified cities. Their inclusion in this list emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's promise to Abraham, as He assures him that even the seemingly insignificant or less-known peoples will be part of the land given to his descendants. This serves as a reminder of God's attention to detail and His ability to fulfill His promises completely.

Rephaites
The Rephaites, or "רְפָאִים" (Rephaim) in Hebrew, are often associated with giants or mighty warriors in the biblical narrative. They are mentioned in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, sometimes linked with other formidable groups like the Anakim and the Nephilim. The Rephaites' presence in the land underscores the formidable challenges that lay ahead for Abraham's descendants. Yet, it also highlights God's power and faithfulness, as He promises to overcome even the most daunting obstacles for His people. The mention of the Rephaites serves as an encouragement to trust in God's strength and His ability to deliver on His promises, no matter how insurmountable the challenges may seem.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hittites,
הַחִתִּ֥י (ha·ḥit·tî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2850: Hittite -- a Chittite

Perizzites,
הַפְּרִזִּ֖י (hap·pə·riz·zî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6522: Perizzite -- a people in the land of Canaan

Rephaites,
הָרְפָאִֽים׃ (hā·rə·p̄ā·’îm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 7497: Rephaim -- inhabitants of an area East of the Jordan


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