Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Cross-reference

In Genesis 26:24, God repeats this exact formula to Isaac — 'Fear not' followed by promises of blessing and divine presence, echoing His words to Abraham.

In Genesis 46:3, God tells Jacob in a night vision, 'Do not be afraid' — the same patriarchal reassurance pattern: fear not, and I will make you great.

In Genesis 28:13, God directly echoes His promise to Abram, now confirming it to Jacob with assurances of land and protection.

Genesis 21:17 uses the same 'Fear not' formula when God addresses Hagar — echoing the divine reassurance pattern seen in God's words to Abram.

In Genesis 46:2, God speaks to Jacob in visions of the night — the same mode of direct divine communication Abram experiences here.

Psalm 84:9 Allusion

In Psalm 84:9, the psalmist addresses God as 'our shield' — the same title God uses when reassuring Abram of his protection.

In Revelation 1:17, Jesus says 'Fear not' and declares 'I am the first and the last,' echoing God's assurance and identity.

Psalm 84:11 Parallel

In Psalm 84:11, God is 'a sun and shield' who withholds no good thing — echoing the assurance that Abram's reward will be very great.

Psalm 91:4 Parallel

In Psalm 91:4, God's faithfulness itself becomes 'a shield and buckler' — the same protective role God declares when he tells Abram not to fear.

Psalm 142:5 Parallel

In Psalm 142:5, the psalmist calls God 'my refuge' — echoing 'I am your shield.' Both express trust in God as personal protector amid vulnerability.

In Proverbs 30:5, God 'is a shield to those who take refuge in him' — the same assurance God gives Abram: trust me, for I am your shield.

Isaiah 35:4 Parallel

Isaiah 35:4 echoes this divine reassurance, commanding the fearful to be strong as God will come to save them.

In Isaiah 41:10, God similarly reassures with 'fear not,' promising His presence and support.

Isaiah 41:14 tells Jacob not to fear, identifying God as their helper and Redeemer.

Isaiah 43:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 43:1, God redeems and claims Israel, mirroring the promise to Abram not to fear.

Isaiah 44:2 Parallel

Isaiah 44:2 reassures Jacob not to fear, emphasizing God's role as creator and helper.

Daniel 10:12 has 'fear not' in a vision, paralleling God's words to Abram in Genesis 15:1.

Luke 12:32 Parallel

In Luke 12:32, Jesus says 'Fear not' and promises the kingdom, mirroring God's promise of reward to Abram.

Hebrews 13:6 declares 'I will not fear' because 'the Lord is my helper' — directly echoing God's command 'Fear not' grounded in his protective role.

In Numbers 12:6, God explains he makes himself known to prophets through visions and dreams — the very mode of revelation he uses with Abram here.

Psalm 16:5 Parallel

In Psalm 16:5, David declares 'The LORD is my chosen portion' — suggesting the great reward God promises Abram may be God himself.

In Deuteronomy 33:29, Moses calls God 'the shield of your helper' for Israel — extending the same protective title God first gave to Abram.

Ruth 2:12 Parallel

In Ruth 2:12, Boaz blesses Ruth with 'a full reward' under God's protective wings — mirroring God's promise to Abram of both shield and great reward.

Psalm 28:7 Parallel

In Psalm 28:7, David's trust in God as shield mirrors Abram's promised protection.

In Hebrews 11:6, faith is linked to believing God rewards those who seek him — the very principle enacted when God promises Abram a great reward.

Acts 27:24 Parallel

In Acts 27:24, God reassures Paul with 'do not be afraid' and a promise of protection, paralleling His words to Abram.

Isaiah 51:2 Historical context

In Isaiah 51:2, God recalls Abraham as called and blessed, linking to Genesis promises.

In 1 Samuel 25:29, Abigail's words about God's protection vividly echo the 'shield' promise made to Abram here.

In 2 Samuel 22:3, David calls God his 'shield,' directly recalling the promise made to Abram in this vision.

Hebrews 1:1 Citation

In Hebrews 1:1, God speaking to the fathers in visions is exactly the pattern seen here — God's word coming to Abram in a visionary encounter.

Matthew 5:12 speaks of heavenly reward for the persecuted, echoing God as Abram's reward.

Psalm 27:1 Allusion

In Psalm 27:1, the psalmist declares no need to fear because the LORD is his stronghold — echoing God's promise to Abram, 'I am your shield.'

Psalm 18:2 Allusion

In Psalm 18:2, David calls God 'my shield,' directly echoing God's words to Abram.

Luke 1:30 Parallel

In Luke 1:30, Mary is told 'Do not be afraid,' receiving divine favor, much like Abram here.

Luke 1:13 Parallel

In Luke 1:13, the angel tells Zechariah not to fear, paralleling God's reassurance to Abram before a promise.

Daniel 10:1 Parallel

In Daniel 10:12, an angelic figure tells Daniel 'Fear not' during a vision — the same divine reassurance pattern as God's words to Abram in his vision.

In Lamentations 3:24, 'The LORD is my portion' echoes God himself being Abram's great reward — both find sufficiency in God rather than material gain.

Isaiah 43:5 Allusion

Isaiah 43:5 commands 'fear not' with a promise to gather offspring, linking to Abram's promised descendants.

In Jeremiah 30:10, 'fear not' to Jacob assures restoration, echoing Abram's divine comfort.

Isaiah 51:12 offers comfort from God, questioning fear of man, akin to Abram's reassurance.

In Psalm 119:114, the psalmist calls God 'my hiding place and my shield' — echoing God's personal promise to Abram of divine protection.

In Deuteronomy 33:29, God is called 'the shield of your helper,' reflecting the protection promised to Abram.

Isaiah 44:8 Parallel

In Isaiah 44:8, God declares 'fear not' while asserting His sole deity, reinforcing trust in Him alone.

In Matthew 10:28-31, Jesus teaches not to fear, emphasizing God's care, echoing the divine reassurance here.

Psalm 3:3 Parallel

In Psalm 3:3, David declares 'you, O LORD, are a shield about me,' echoing God's promise to Abram.

Psalm 5:12 Parallel

In Psalm 5:12, God's favor is described as a shield, paralleling the divine protection here.

Romans 8:31 Parallel

Romans 8:31 expresses that God is for us, resonating with God being Abram's shield here.

Job 1:10 Parallel

In Job 1:10, Satan notes God's hedge around Job, akin to God's shield, though in a test context.

In 1 Chronicles 28:20, David tells Solomon 'Do not be afraid' because God is with him — echoes God's direct reassurance to Abram, though mediated through a human speaker.

In Deuteronomy 31:6, 'Do not fear' is paired with God's unfailing presence — the same core message: God's nearness removes grounds for fear.

In 2 Samuel 22:36, David's 'shield of your salvation' affirms God as protector, paralleling Abram's assurance.

In Matthew 28:5, the angel says 'Do not be afraid,' bringing comfort in the resurrection context, similar to God's command to Abram.

Psalm 89:18 Parallel

In Psalm 89:18, the Lord as shield for His people extends protection concept beyond Abram.