Genesis 17:2

And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 17:2

BSB

I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly."

AKJV

And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.

CPDV

And I will set my covenant between me and you. And I will multiply you very exceedingly."

ERV

And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

NHEB

I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you greatly."

SMT

And I will give my covenant between me and between thee, and I will multiply thee with might exceedingly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 17:2

AndIwillmakeH5414VerbmycovenantH1285Noun FemininebetweenmeandtheeandwillmultiplyH7235VerbtheeexceedinglyH3966

Commentary for Genesis 17:2

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Overview of Genesis 17:2

Summary

God promises covenant and multiplicity

Event

God establishes covenant with Abram

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC