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Genesis 17:4

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Genesis 17:4 — Meaning and Application

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King James Version

" As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. "

Genesis 17:4

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

And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out

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Genesis 17:1

"When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord came to him, and said, I am God, Ruler of all; go in my ways and be upright in all things,"

Genesis 17:1

"And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect."

Genesis 17:2

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

Genesis 17:3

"And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,"

Genesis 17:5

"Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee."

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