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Genesis 17:1-6 The Scriptures 1998 (ISR98)

1. And it came to be when Aḇram was ninety-nine years old, that יהוה appeared to Aḇram and said to him, “I am Ěl Shaddai – walk before Me and be perfect.

2. “And I give My covenant between Me and you, and shall greatly increase you.”

3. And Aḇram fell on his face, and Elohim spoke with him, saying,

4. “As for Me, look, My covenant is with you, and you shall become a father of many nations.

5. “And no longer is your name called Aḇram, but your name shall be Aḇraham, because I shall make you a father of many nations.

6. “And I shall make you bear fruit exceedingly, and make nations of you, and sovereigns shall come from you.

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