Genesis 17:22
“And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.”
Genesis 17:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when he had left oil speaking with him, God went up from Abraham.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
- DARBYDarby
- And he left off talking with him; and God went up from Abraham.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When he finished talking with him, God went up from Abraham.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and He finisheth speaking with him, and God goeth up from Abraham.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When he had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.
Context: Genesis 17
20And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.
21But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.
22And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
23And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.
24And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
About Genesis 17: Abraham and Sarah's Names Changed
God changes Abram's name to Abraham and Sarai's name to Sarah, and makes a covenant with him. He promises that Abraham will be the father of many nations, and that his descendants will inherit the land of Canaan. He also tells Abraham to be circumcised as a sign of this covenant.
Commentary
Genesis 17 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the beginning of the covenant between God and Abraham. This covenant is the foundation of the relationship between God and the Israelites, and it is a promise of God's faithfulness and protection.