Genesis 17:9

And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 17:9

BSB
God also said to Abraham, "You must keep My covenant-you and your descendants in the generations after you.
AKJV
And God said to Abraham, You shall keep my covenant therefore, you, and your seed after you in their generations.
CPDV
Again God said to Abraham: "And you therefore shall keep my covenant, and your offspring after you in their generations.
ERV
And God said unto Abraham, And as for thee, thou shalt keep my covenant, thou, and thy seed after thee throughout their generations.
NHEB
God said to Abraham, "As for you, you are to keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations.
SMT
And God will say to Abraham, Thou shalt watch my covenant, thou, and thy seed after thee to their generations.

Commentary for Genesis 17:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 17:9
Summary
God requires covenant observance from descendants
Event
God demands covenant keeping
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Law