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Genesis 17:4
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As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
About Genesis 17:4
Few verses address The Abrahamic Covenant in the Bible as directly as Genesis 17:4. This Old Testament passage from the law of Genesis has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Genesis 15:18
“In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:”
- Genesis 17:7
“And 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.”
- Genesis 12:2
“And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:”
- Genesis 22:18
“And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.”
- Galatians 3:16
“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.”
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How to Apply Genesis 17:4
Pray through Genesis 17:4 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Abrahamic Covenant in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.