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Genesis 17:5
New Living Translation
Genesis 17:5
New Living Translation
5 What’s more, I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram. Instead, you will be called Abraham,[a] for you will be the father of many nations.
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- 17:5 Abram means “exalted father”; Abraham sounds like a Hebrew term that means “father of many.”
Genesis 17:5
New International Version
Genesis 17:5
New International Version
5 No longer will you be called Abram[a]; your name will be Abraham,[b](A) for I have made you a father of many nations.(B)
Footnotes
- Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father.
- Genesis 17:5 Abraham probably means father of many.
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