16 I will make your [a]descendants (A)as the dust of the earth, so that if anyone can number the dust of the earth, then your [b]descendants can also be numbered. 17 Arise, (B)walk about the land through its length and breadth; for (C)I will give it to you.”

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  1. Genesis 13:16 Lit seed
  2. Genesis 13:16 Lit seed

“I will [a]establish My (A)covenant between Me and you,
And I will (B)multiply you exceedingly.”

Abram (C)fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,

“As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you,
And you will be the father of a (D)multitude of nations.
“No longer shall your name be called [b]Abram,
But (E)your name shall be [c]Abraham;
For (F)I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

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  1. Genesis 17:2 Lit give
  2. Genesis 17:5 I.e. exalted father
  3. Genesis 17:5 I.e. father of a multitude