Romans 4:17

as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations.” Abraham was in the presence of him whom he trusted, that is, God, who gives life to the dead and calls the things that do not exist into existence.

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(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

In Context

16For this reason it is by faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all of Abraham's descendants—not only to those who are under the law, but also to those who share the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all,

18In hope he believed against hope, that he would become the father of many nations, according to what he had been told, “So will your descendants be.”

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Cross References

Genesis 17:4“As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations.

Genesis 17:20As for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I hereby bless him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him abundantly. He will be the father of twelve leaders of tribes, and I will make him become a great nation.

Genesis 28:3May God Almighty bless you, make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a multitude of peoples.

Isaiah 44:7Who is like me? Let him announce it and explain to me 1 the events that occurred since I established my ancient people, and let them declare the events to come. 1

Isaiah 49:12Look, these will come from far away, some from the north and the west; and others from the land of Sinim. 1

Matthew 3:9Do not think of saying among yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham even out of these stones.

Matthew Henry on Romans 4:10-23

The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not… Read the whole commentary →

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