17 5 Abram’s name is changed to confirm him in the promise. 8 The land of Canaan is the fifth time promised. 12 Circumcision instituted. 15 Sarai is named Sarah. 18 Abraham prayeth for Ishmael. 19 Isaac is promised. 23 Abraham and his house are circumcised.

When Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am God [a]all sufficient, (A)walk before me, and be thou [b]upright,

And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and I will multiply thee exceedingly.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 17:1 Or, Almighty.
  2. Genesis 17:1 Or, without hypocrisy.

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