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NASB | Genesis 17:1 Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me]. |
Bible Question: What is meant by these verses? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Gen 12:2-3, 13:14-26, 15:4-5, 17:1-7 ... Laura Beckman, God's day to you and welcome to the forum. In verse 1, God announces His name, for the first time and gives instuctions. Then in verse 2 He is confirming His covenant (Gen 12:2-3, 13:14-26, 15:4-5) with a promise to increase his numbers (Gen 13:16), even at 99 (vs 1). The covenant and the increase in numbers is restated in the other verses. God changed his name from (exhalted father) to Abraham (father of many) ... a new identity. I hope this helps, Searcher |