that I may make my covenant between me and you, and (A)may multiply you greatly.” Then Abram (B)fell on his face. And God said to him, “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be (C)the father of a multitude of nations. 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. 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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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father
  2. Genesis 17:5 Abraham means father of a multitude

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