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Genesis 17:2-6
English Standard Version
Genesis 17:2-6
English Standard Version
2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and (A)may multiply you greatly.” 3 Then Abram (B)fell on his face. And God said to him, 4 “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be (C)the father of a multitude of nations. 5 No longer shall your name be called Abram,[a] but (D)your name shall be Abraham,[b] (E)for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. 6 I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make (F)you into nations, and (G)kings shall come from you.
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- Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father
- Genesis 17:5 Abraham means father of a multitude
Genesis 17:2-6
New International Version
Genesis 17:2-6
New International Version
2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you(A) and will greatly increase your numbers.”(B)
3 Abram fell facedown,(C) and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you:(D) You will be the father of many nations.(E) 5 No longer will you be called Abram[a]; your name will be Abraham,[b](F) for I have made you a father of many nations.(G) 6 I will make you very fruitful;(H) I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.(I)
Footnotes
- Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father.
- Genesis 17:5 Abraham probably means father of many.
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