Genesis 17:5
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.”
What does Genesis 17:5 mean?
Genesis 17:5 (KJV) - "Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee." In this verse, God is speaking to Abram, later to be known as Abraham, and bestowing upon him a new name that signifies the…
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In the passage Genesis 17:5 (KJV), God speaks directly to Abram, saying, "Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee." This moment marks a pivotal turning point in Abram's life, revealing the…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humility and reverence, grateful for Your everlasting faithfulness and the promises that You extend to Your children. We are reminded in Genesis 17:5 that You changed Abram’s name to Abraham, signifying a profound shift in his…
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