Bible dictionary for children
Promised land
Promised land means the land promised to Abram and his descendants in the biblical covenant story.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Promised land means the land promised to Abram and his descendants in the biblical covenant story. It belongs to a particular narrative and history.
Talk about it
Why is it important to understand who receives a promise in a story?
An example from the Bible
Genesis records God promising land to Abram's offspring. Reading that promise does not by itself settle modern disputes about land.
Read Genesis 12:7 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Genesis 12:7
Yahweh appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” He built an altar there to Yahweh, who had appeared to him.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
