Genesis 17:3

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

Nyangumarta (portions)

In The King James Version

And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

In Context

2I will give you many grandchildren's grandchildren and those who come after them. That really true word I give you.”

4“I am putting this my word down for you, truly you will be grandfather for many people. Your grandchildren's grand-children and those who come after them will spread out in many countries.

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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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