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Genesis 17:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
Genesis 17:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,
4 Behold, I make my covenant with thee, and thou shalt be a [a]father of many nations,
5 Neither shall thy name anymore be called Abram, but thy name shall be [b]Abraham: (A)for a father of many nations have I made thee.
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- Genesis 17:4 Not only according to the flesh, but of a far greater multitude by faith, Rom. 4:17.
- Genesis 17:5 The changing of his name is a seal to confirm God’s promise unto him.
Genesis 17:3-5
New International Version
Genesis 17:3-5
New International Version
3 Abram fell facedown,(A) and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you:(B) You will be the father of many nations.(C) 5 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)
Footnotes
- Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father.
- Genesis 17:5 Abraham probably means father of many.
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