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Genesis 12:2
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Genesis 12:2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 [a]I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.(A)
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- 12:2 The call of Abraham begins a new history of blessing (18:18; 22:15–18), which is passed on in each instance to the chosen successor (26:2–4; 28:14). This call evokes the last story in the primeval history (11:1–9) by reversing its themes: Abraham goes forth rather than settle down; it is God rather than Abraham who will make a name for him; the families of the earth will find blessing in him.
Genesis 17:6
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Genesis 17:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 I will make you exceedingly fertile; I will make nations of you; kings will stem from you.
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