16 I will make your [a]descendants (A)as plentiful as the dust of the earth, so that if anyone can count the dust of the earth, then your [b]descendants could also be counted. 17 Arise, (B)walk about in the land through its length and width; for (C)I will give it to you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 13:16 Lit seed
  2. Genesis 13:16 Lit seed

I will [a]make My (A)covenant between Me and you,
And I will (B)multiply you exceedingly.”

Abram (C)fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,

“As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you,
And you will be the father of a (D)multitude of nations.
No longer shall you be named [b]Abram,
But (E)your name shall be [c]Abraham;
For (F)I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 17:2 Lit give
  2. Genesis 17:5 I.e., exalted father
  3. Genesis 17:5 I.e., father of a multitude

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