Genesis 17:2

I will give you many grandchildren's grandchildren and those who come after them. That really true word I give you.”

Nyangumarta (portions)

In The King James Version

And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

In Context

1Abram became old, having 99 years. After that God again appeared to him. He said to him, “I am the greatest [lit. 'I truly am another'], very strong. All others are weak alongside me. Listen to me, do the right thing always.

3Abram knelt down with his forehead on the ground. God said to him,

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Cross References

Genesis 12:2I will give you very many grandchildren's grandchildren and those who come after them. I will make you a big boss, I truly will do good to you.

Genesis 15:18At that time God spoke to him seriously, “Truly I will give this country to your people. The country from here in every direction I will give them, westwards all the way to the river in Egypt, eastwards all the way to the river, to the Euphrates river.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 17:2-4

The Covenant with Abraham Renewed. ( b. c. 1898.) 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, Here is, I. The time when God made Abram this gracious visit: When he was ninety-nine years old, full thirteen years after the birth of Ishmael. 1. So long, it… Read the whole commentary →

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