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Genesis 17:5-7
Easy-to-Read Version
Genesis 17:5-7
Easy-to-Read Version
5 I will change your name from Abram[a] to Abraham,[b] because I am making you the father of many nations. 6 I will give you many descendants. New nations and kings will come from you. 7 And I will prepare an agreement between me and you. This agreement will also be for all your descendants. It will continue forever. I will be your God and the God of all your descendants.
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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 17:5-7
New International Version
Genesis 17:5-7
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) 6 I will make you very fruitful;(C) I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.(D) 7 I will establish my covenant(E) as an everlasting covenant(F) between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God(G) and the God of your descendants after you.(H)
Footnotes
- Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father.
- Genesis 17:5 Abraham probably means father of many.
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