Abram (A)fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,

“As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you,
And you will be the father of a (B)multitude of nations.
No longer shall you be named [a]Abram,
But (C)your name shall be [b]Abraham;
For (D)I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 17:5 I.e., exalted father
  2. Genesis 17:5 I.e., father of a multitude

Abram fell facedown,(A) and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you:(B) You will be the father of many nations.(C) 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)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father.
  2. Genesis 17:5 Abraham probably means father of many.