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I will change your name from Abram[a] to Abraham,[b] because I am making you the father of many nations. I will give you many descendants. New nations and kings will come from you. And I will prepare an agreement between me and you. This agreement will also be for all your descendants. It will continue forever. I will be your God and the God of all your descendants.

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  1. Genesis 17:5 Abram This name means “honored father.”
  2. Genesis 17:5 Abraham This name means “great father” or “father of many.”

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