Genesis 17:22

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

Modern
When He had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.
Traditional
And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
Literal
And He finished speaking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
Latin
Cumque finitus esset sermo loquentis cum eo, ascendit Deus ab Abraham.

Original

Hebrew
English
When He had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.

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).

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Ishmael Patriarchs, Period of the Promise

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Covenant: Abraham