Genesis 17:1-6 (New Century Version)
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When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty. Obey me and do what is right.
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I will make an agreement between us, and I will make you the ancestor of many people."
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Then Abram bowed facedown on the ground. God said to him,
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"I am making my agreement with you: I will make you the father of many nations.
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I am changing your name from Abramn to Abrahamnbecause I am making you a father of many nations.
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I will give you many descendants. New nations will be born from you, and kings will come from you.
Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New Century Version Online Bible)
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