Genesis 17:15

And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 17:15

BSB
Then God said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah.
AKJV
And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.
CPDV
God said also to Abraham: "Your wife Sarai, you shall not call Sarai, but Sarah.
ERV
And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.
NHEB
God said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but her name will be Sarah.
SMT
And God will say to Abraham, Sarai, thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, for Sarah her name.

Commentary for Genesis 17:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 17:15
Summary
Woman receives new name from divine source
Event
Woman renamed by God
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise