Genesis 15:16--Unraveling and Decoding ”Generations”

Welcome to another episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. Today, we delve into a perplexing topic that has puzzled scholars and believers: the apparent contradiction between the fourth generation mentioned in Genesis 15:16 and other biblical genealogies suggesting a different timeline.

We explore multiple perspectives on this issue, including interpretations of the term "generation," potential gaps in genealogies, and the symbolic meanings that might be at play. Through in-depth analysis and scholarly viewpoints, we aim to shed light on this complex biblical passage.

Grab your Bible and join us on this enlightening journey through time, scripture, and interpretation. Discover how thoughtful study can bring new insights to challenging passages. Don't miss next week's episode, where we'll tackle why the Bible uses unscientific terms like "the sun going down."

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References to items discussed on this podcast may found at the following:

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1. https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
2. http://www.increasinglearning.com/blog/bible-contradiction-genesis-15-vs-exodus-6 
3. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/acc/genesis-15.html#verse-16 
4. A Complete Chronology of the Israelites in Egypt: A Textual Study of the Length of the Sojourn from a Seventh-day Adventist Pers