Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
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Interpretation
The covenant was to be accomplished in due time. The promised Seed was Christ, and Christians in him.
Glossary
- Abraham Person
- Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.