‘And he said, “O Lord Yahweh, By what means will I know that I will inherit it?” '
Moved by Yahweh's goodness and compassion to him Abram asks a vital question. ‘And he said, “Oh Lord Yahweh, how shall I know that I will inherit it?” This is not a question arising from doubt, but arising from the faith that is welling from his heart as a result of his response of faith to Yahweh's previous promise. Inspired as a new prophet he is now bold to ask, for he must convince his people. He wants to know what he can give them as a guarantee.