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Abram fell down so that his face touched the ground. God said to him, ‘As for me, this is my covenant that I have made with you. You will become the ancestor of many nations of people. Your name will not be Abram any more. Instead your name will be Abraham, because I will cause you to become the ancestor of many nations.

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Abram fell facedown,(A) and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you:(B) You will be the father of many nations.(C) No longer will you be called Abram[a]; your name will be Abraham,[b](D) for I have made you a father of many nations.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father.
  2. Genesis 17:5 Abraham probably means father of many.