Definition: The word "Genesis 31:16" is a reference to the third book of the Bible, Genesis, which was written before the birth of Jesus Christ and deals with the life and teachings of King Solomon.
In this verse, God tells King Solomon that he has three promises: 1. He will have one son born in his lifetime, and 2. He will be able to see his own offspring for forty years. 3. And lastly, he will hear from heaven about the birth of a righteous man who will come from David’s house. This verse is often used metaphorically by fans and scholars alike to express how God's promises in the Old Testament are difficult to fulfill, as King Solomon did not live long enough for a son to be born or for him to see his own children.