Genesis 17:7
“And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.”
Genesis 17:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and between thy seed after thee in their generations, by a perpetual covenant: to be a God to thee, and to thy seed after thee.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee.
- DARBYDarby
- And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to thee, and to thy seed after thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I will establish my covenant between me and you and your seed after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and to your seed after you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And I have established My covenant between Me and thee, and thy seed after thee, to their generations, for a covenant age-during, to become God to thee, and to thy seed after thee;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will establish my covenant with you and your descendants after you for generations to come. This will be an everlasting covenant, to be your God and the God of your descendants.
Context: Genesis 17
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.
7And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
8And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
9And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.
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.