Genesis 17:4
“As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.”
Genesis 17:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And God said to him: I AM, and my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father. of many nations.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be the father of a multitude of nations.
- DARBYDarby
- It is I: behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of a multitude of nations.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I ; lo, My covenant is with thee, and thou hast become father of a multitude of nations;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "As for me, my covenant is with you, and you will be the father of many nations."
Context: Genesis 17
2And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
3And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
4As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
5Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
6And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.
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.