Genesis 17:1-9 ▼

1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him, saying, “I am God Almighty. Live in my presence and be blameless.

2 I will set up my covenant between me and you, and I will multiply you greatly.”

3 Then Abram fell facedown and God spoke with him:

4 “As for me, here is my covenant with you: You will become the father of many nations.

5 Your name will no longer be Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I will make you the father of many nations.

6 I will make you extremely fruitful and will make nations and kings come from you.

7 I will confirm my covenant that is between me and you and your future offspring throughout their generations. It is a permanent covenant to be your God and the God of your offspring after you.

8 And to you and your future offspring I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as a permanent possession, and I will be their God.”

9 God also said to Abraham, “As for you, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations are to keep my covenant.