Genesis 17:4

As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 17:4

BSB

"As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.

AKJV

As for me, behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.

CPDV

And God said to him: "I AM, and my covenant is with you, and you will be the father of many nations.

ERV

As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be the father of a multitude of nations.

NHEB

"As for me, look, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations.

SMT

I, behold my covenant with thee, thou being father of a multitude of nations.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 17:4

AsformeH589beholdmycovenantH1285Noun FeminineiswiththeeandthoushaltbeafatherH1Noun MasculineofmanyH1995Noun Masculine nationsH1471

Commentary for Genesis 17:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 17:4

Summary

God confirms covenant making many nations

Event

God states covenant with Abram

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC