I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 17:2 in context
Genesis 17:1–5
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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.
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I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.”
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Abram fell on his face. God talked with him, saying,
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“As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations.
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Your name will no more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.
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