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Genesis 17

Genesis 17:15

The Covenant of Circumcision · Genesis 17:9–27
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Translations

Modern
Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah.
Traditional
And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.
Literal
And God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah is her name.
Latin
Dixit quoque Deus ad Abraham: Sarai uxorem tuam non vocabis Sarai, sed Saram.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah.

Notes

Genesis 17:15–16

Sarah’s new name marked an important step in her calling (God’s purpose for her life). It fit her role as the future mother of kings and pointed to God’s promise.

Genesis 17:1–27

God gave Abram's family signs that his promises would come true. He changed Abram's name to Abraham (17:1–8). He established circumcision as the sign of the covenant (17:9–14, 23–27). He changed Sarai's name to Sarah (17:15–22).

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Sarah: Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Ebla Tablets Firstborn Genesis, Book of Inheritance Ishmael Meaning of Names in the Bible Midian, Midianite Patriarchs, Period of the Promise Sarah Sarai

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Barren Women Barrenness: Miraculously Removed: Sarai Covenant: Abraham Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham Name: Sarah Names Sarah: Also Called Sarai: Her Miraculous Conception of Isaac Sarah: Also Called Sarai: Name Changed from Sarai to Sarah