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Genesis 17:2-4
International Children’s Bible
Genesis 17:2-4
International Children’s Bible
2 I will make an agreement between us. I will make you the ancestor of many people.”
3 Then Abram bowed facedown on the ground. God said to him, 4 “I am making my agreement with you: I will make you the father of many nations.
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Genesis 17:2-4
New King James Version
Genesis 17:2-4
New King James Version
2 And I will make My (A)covenant between Me and you, and (B)will multiply you exceedingly.” 3 Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying: 4 “As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be (C)a father of [a]many nations.
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- Genesis 17:4 Lit. a multitude of nations
Genesis 17:2-4
English Standard Version
Genesis 17:2-4
English Standard Version
2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and (A)may multiply you greatly.” 3 Then Abram (B)fell on his face. And God said to him, 4 “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be (C)the father of a multitude of nations.
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