Genesis 17:1

Abraham and the Covenant of Circumcision

1 Now when Abram was ninety-nine * years old, 1the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God 2Almighty; Walk before Me, and be 3blameless.

Genesis 17:1 In-Context

1 Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless.
2 "I will establish My covenant between Me and you, And I will multiply you exceedingly."
3 Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,
4 "As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, And you will be the father of a multitude of nations.
5 "No longer shall your name be called Abram, But your name shall be Abraham; For I will make you the father of a multitude of nations.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Genesis 12:7; Genesis 18:1
  • 2. Genesis 28:3; Genesis 35:11
  • 3. Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Heb "El Shaddai"
  • [b]. Lit "complete, perfect;" or "having integrity"
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