Genesis 17:9
The Scripture
(9) And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.
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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Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 17:7Matthew 1:17Jeremiah 33:26Leviticus 26:42Genesis 17:19Genesis 26:4