1. After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance.”
2. But Abram said, “O sovereign Lord, what will you give me since I continue to be childless, and my heir is Eliezer of Damascus?”
3. Abram added, “Since you have not given me a descendant, then look, one born in my house will be my heir!”
4. But look, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but instead a son who comes from your own body will be your heir.”