Genesis 17:3
Then Abram fell on his face; and God talked with him, saying
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
In Context
2and I will make my covenant between me and you and will make your descendants exceedingly numerous.’
4‘I make this solemn promise to you: you will be the father of a multitude of nations.
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 →