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Genesis 17:3-5
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3 Then Abram fell on his face, and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations.(A) 5 No longer shall your name be Abram,[a] but your name shall be Abraham,[b] for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations.(B)

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  1. 17.5 That is, exalted ancestor
  2. 17.5 That is, ancestor of a multitude
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Genesis 17:3-5
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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)

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