Genesis 17:8

And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 17:8

BSB
And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing-all the land of Canaan-as an eternal possession; and I will be their God."
AKJV
And I will give to you, and to your seed after you, the land wherein you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
CPDV
And I will give to you and to your offspring, the land of your sojourn, all the land of Canaan, as an eternal possession, and I will be their God."
ERV
And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land of thy sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
NHEB
I will give to you, and to your descendants after you, the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession, and I will be their God."
SMT
And I gave to thee and to thy seed after thee, the land of thy sojournings with all the land of Canaan for an eternal possession; and I was God to them.

Commentary for Genesis 17:8

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Overview of Genesis 17:8
Summary
God grants land to man and offspring
Place
Canaan
Event
God grants Canaan eternally
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise