Bible Verses About "What Is the Promised Land"
The Promised Land is Canaan — the territory God promised to Abraham and his descendants, which Israel entered under Joshua after 40 years in the wilderness.
The Promised Land is Canaan — the territory God promised to Abraham and his descendants, which Israel entered under Joshua after 40 years in the wilderness.
"And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land." — Genesis 12:7 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Promised Land?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land."
"Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you."
"There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his."
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