Genesis 17:8 Meaning
And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
Context Explained
6And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.
7And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
8And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
9And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.
10This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 11:9
Explains Abraham's faith in God's promise of land.
Romans 4:13
Connects Abraham's promise to the inheritance of believers.
Revelation 21:1
Points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise of a new heaven and earth.
Source: Genesis 17:8