Genesis 17:4 · KJV

"As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations."

King James Version

Passage Context

²And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

³And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

⁴As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

⁵Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

⁶And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

How does God's promise to Abraham impact your understanding of faith?

What does being part of a covenant mean for you personally?

When have you felt called to a greater purpose in your life?

faith

Consider how you can embrace your role in God's plan for your life. Reflect on ways to be a blessing to others.

relationships

Think about how you can strengthen your relationships by being a source of encouragement and support.

AbrahamBoth

The patriarch of Israel, known for his faith in God's promises. He is considered the father of many nations.

First appearance: Genesis 12:1

Canaan(Israel/Palestine today)

Canaan is the land promised to Abraham and his descendants, significant in biblical history as the land of the Israelites.

messianic prophecy

This covenant with Abram foreshadows the coming of Jesus, who is a descendant of Abraham and fulfills the promise of many nations.

Genesis 17:20

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