Genesis 17:2

2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.”

Genesis 17:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
ESV
2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly."
NLT
2 I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants.”
MSG
2 I'll make a covenant between us and I'll give you a huge family."
CSB
2 I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you greatly."

Genesis 17:2 In-Context

1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty ; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.
2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.”
3 Abram fell facedown, and God said to him,
4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.
5 No longer will you be called Abram ; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 15:18; S Genesis 22:16-18
  • 2. S Genesis 12:2
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