Genesis 17

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 17 of 50

1 And when Abram was ninety-nine years old, Jehovah appeared to Abram and said to him, I am the Almighty God! Walk before me and be perfect;

2 and I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you very much.

3 And Abram fell on his face. And God spoke with him, saying,

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Chapter Summary

1 God renews the covenant. 5 Abram's name is changed. 10 Circumcision is instituted. 15 Sarai's name is changed, and she is blessed. 17 Isaac is promised. 23 Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised.

Key Hebrew Words

עָרְלַתְ foreskin H6190 · TWOT 1695a
בְּשַׂ֣ר flesh H1320 · TWOT 291a
תָמִֽים complete H8549 · TWOT 2522d
שַׁדַּ֔י sufficient H7706 · TWOT 2333
הִמּ֥וֹל circumcise H4135 · TWOT 1204

People & Context

Covenant Renewed, Abram's Name Changed to Abraham

When Abram is 99 years old, God Almighty appears to him, reaffirms His covenant, and promises to multiply him greatly. Abram falls on his face. God ch…

Promise of Fruitfulness and Kings

God promises Abraham he will be exceedingly fruitful, nations will come from him, and kings will come out of him.

Everlasting Covenant and Land Possession

God establishes an everlasting covenant with Abraham and his seed through generations, to be their God. He promises all the land of Canaan as an everl…

Timeline

Covenant Renewed, Abram's Name Changed to Abraham

When Abram is 99 years old, God Almighty appears to him, reaffirms His covenant, and promises to multiply him greatly. Abram falls on his face. God changes Abram's name to Abraham, meaning 'father of many nations.'

Genesis 17:1-5
Promise of Fruitfulness and Kings

God promises Abraham he will be exceedingly fruitful, nations will come from him, and kings will come out of him.

Genesis 17:6
Everlasting Covenant and Land Possession

God establishes an everlasting covenant with Abraham and his seed through generations, to be their God. He promises all the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession.

Genesis 17:7-8

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