Genesis 17:3-5
Easy-to-Read Version
3 Then Abram bowed down before God. God said to him, 4 “This is my part of our agreement: I will make you the father of many nations. 5 I will change your name from Abram[a] to Abraham,[b] because I am making you the father of many nations.
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- Genesis 17:5 Abram This name means “honored father.”
- Genesis 17:5 Abraham This name means “great father” or “father of many.”
Genesis 17:3-5
New International Version
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)
Footnotes
- Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father.
- Genesis 17:5 Abraham probably means father of many.
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