Genesis 17:18
The Scripture
(18) And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 17 Abraham is circumcised as a sign of his covenant with God, and God promises him many descendants and the land of Canaan. The chapter also records the birth of Isaac, who is to be a son of Abraham and Sarah, fulfilling the earlier promise. This passage highlights themes of obedience, divine promises, and the fulfillment of God's covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 32:39Acts 2:39Genesis 4:12Genesis 4:14Psalms 4:6Psalms 41:12Isaiah 59:2
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