Genesis 17:2

Abraham to Father Many Nations · Genesis 17:1–8
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Translations

Modern
I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.”
Traditional
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
Literal
And I will make My covenant between Me and between you, and I will multiply you greatly, greatly.”
Latin
Ponamque fœdus meum inter me et te, et multiplicabo te vehementer nimis.

Original

Hebrew
English
I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.”

Notes

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).

Glossary

Abraham Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Ebla Tablets Genealogy of Jesus Christ Genesis, Book of God, Names of Patriarchs, Period of the Promise

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Communion: Abraham Covenant: Abraham The Covenant: Made With: Abraham