Genesis 17:5

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 17:5

BSB
No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.
AKJV
Neither shall your name any more be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made you.
CPDV
No longer will your name be called Abram. But you will be called Abraham, for I have established you as the father of many nations.
ERV
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for the father of a multitude of nations have I made thee.
NHEB
Neither will your name any more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I will make you the father of a multitude of nations.
SMT
And thy name shall no more be called Abram, and thy name shall be Abraham, for the father of a multitude of nations have I given thee.

Commentary for Genesis 17:5

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Overview of Genesis 17:5
Summary
God renames man to signify nation-founder
Event
Abram renamed Abraham
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Covenant